pathological
/ˌpæθəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
adjective
- Relating to or caused by disease.
- A pathological condition like diabetes requires ongoing management.
- The biopsy showed pathological changes in the tissue.
- Doctors studied the pathological effects of the virus on the lungs.
- Involving or caused by a mental or behavioral disorder that is extreme or compulsive.
- He has a pathological fear of spiders that keeps him indoors.
- Her pathological lying made it hard for anyone to trust her.
- The character in the movie was a pathological gambler who lost everything.
- Extreme or unreasonable to an unhealthy degree.
- His pathological jealousy destroyed their relationship.
- She showed a pathological need for approval from everyone around her.
- The team's pathological obsession with winning led to unethical behavior.
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