Pathologic

usgb/pæθəˈlɑdʒɪk/
adjective

Relating to or caused by disease; indicating a departure from normal functioning.

The patient has a pathologic condition that requires immediate treatment.
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Neutral

pathologic changes, pathologic process, pathologic conditions

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Formal

Used in medical terminology.

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In a medical report, you might read about pathologic findings.
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Metaphorical

Can describe behaviors or traits that are harmful or excessive.

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Her pathologic lying made it difficult for her to maintain relationships.
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Context

Often appears in scientific or clinical contexts.

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Pathologic cases are usually analyzed in detail during clinical studies.
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