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Definition of Pathological
1. Adjective. Of or relating to the practice of pathology. "Pathological laboratory"
2. Adjective. Caused by or evidencing a mentally disturbed condition. "A pathological urge to succeed"
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
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)