pathological Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective of or relating to the practice of pathology
    pathologic.
    • pathological laboratory
  2. adjective satellite caused by or evidencing a mentally disturbed condition
    • a pathological liar
    • a pathological urge to succeed
  3. adjective satellite caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology
    pathologic; diseased; morbid.
    • diseased tonsils
    • a morbid growth
    • pathologic tissue
    • pathological bodily processes

WordNet

Path`o*log"ic, Path`o*log"ic*al adjective (Also<
  • Pathologic
  • Pathological
)
Etymology
Gr. : cf. F. pathologique.
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to pathology. -- Path`o*log"ic*al*ly, adv. caused by disease

Webster 1913