Definition of Pathological

1. Adjective. Of or relating to the practice of pathology. "Pathological laboratory"

Exact synonyms: Pathologic
Partainyms: Pathology, Pathology
Derivative terms: Pathology, Pathology

2. Adjective. Caused by or evidencing a mentally disturbed condition. "A pathological urge to succeed"
Similar to: Neurotic, Psychoneurotic
Derivative terms: Pathology

3. Adjective. Caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology. "Pathological bodily processes"
Exact synonyms: Diseased, Morbid, Pathologic
Similar to: Unhealthy
Derivative terms: Morbidity, Pathology, Pathology

Definition of Pathological

1. Adjective. Pertaining to pathology. ¹

2. Adjective. Relating to or caused by a physical or mental disorder. ¹

3. Adjective. (mathematics) Having properties which are counterintuitive or difficult to handle. ¹

4. Adjective. (computer science) Having properties that cause unusually bad behaviour, especially regarding correctness or performance. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Pathological

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Pathological

1. Of or pertaining to pathology. Patholog"ically. Origin: Gr., cf. F. Pathologique. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pathological

pathologic amenorrhoea
pathologic amputation
pathologic calcification
pathologic diagnosis
pathologic fracture
pathologic glycosuria
pathologic histology
pathologic physiology
pathologic process
pathologic processes
pathologic retraction ring
pathologic rigidity
pathologic sphincter
pathologic startle syndromes
pathological (current term)
pathological anatomy
pathological coupling
pathological couplings
pathological histology
pathological model
pathological pathways
pathological process
pathological state
pathologically
pathologies
pathologisation
pathologise
pathologised
pathologises

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