pathological

//ˌpæθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl//
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Adjective

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1

Relating to or caused by disease.

The doctor ordered pathological tests to determine the cause of the illness.

2

Involving, caused by, or of the nature of a physical or mental disease.

The doctor identified pathological changes in the patient's tissue samples.

3

Compulsive or obsessive to an extreme and unreasonable degree.

He is a pathological liar who cannot stop telling lies.

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