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pathological
(patho|logic¦al)
Pronunciation:
/paθəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/
(
North American
also
pathologic
)
adjective
1
relating to pathology:
the interpretation of pathological studies
2
involving or caused by a physical or mental disease:
glands with a pathological abnormality
3
informal
compulsive; obsessive:
a pathological gambler
Derivatives
pathologically
adverb
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