pathological (adj.)

  1. of or relating to the practice of pathology; pathological laboratory

    [ Syn: pathologic ]

  2. caused by or evidencing a mentally disturbed condition; a pathological liar; a pathological urge to succeed'

  3. caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology; diseased tonsils; a morbid growth; pathologic tissue; pathological bodily processes

    [ Syn: diseased , morbid , pathologic ]

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