pathologically
/ˌpæθəˈlɑdʒɪkli/
adverb
- In a way that relates to or is caused by disease.
- The tissue was pathologically examined under a microscope.
- The patient's lungs were pathologically damaged by years of smoking.
- Pathologically, the cells showed signs of rapid growth.
- In a way that is extreme, compulsive, or unreasonable to an unhealthy degree.
- The dictator was pathologically obsessed with controlling every aspect of life.
- She pathologically avoids any situation that might involve criticism.
- He was pathologically jealous of his brother's success.
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