26984 words

pathological

5 definitions • 8 examples
1
(of a person) unable to control part of their behaviour; unreasonable:

Examples:

I've got a pathological fear of heights.
Anthony's a pathological liar.
2

Examples:

These pathological findings are in agreement with clinical studies.
Dr. Katzman commenced clinical and pathological studies of elderly patients who were exhibiting signs of dementia.
3
relating to or caused by a disease:

Examples:

a pathological condition/complaint
4
(of a person) unreasonable, or unable to control part of his or her behavior:

Examples:

a pathological fear of heights
a pathological liar
5
of or caused by disease:

Examples:

a pathological laboratory

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