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pathological

1 of 1adjective
/ˌpæθəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
1

of or relating to the practice of pathology

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2

caused by or evidencing a mentally disturbed condition

3

relating to or caused by an illness or disease

  • The doctor observed pathological changes in the patient's organs due to the progression of the disease.
  • Pathological examination of the tissue sample confirmed the presence of cancer cells.
  • The medical team conducted a pathological study of the patient's blood to diagnose the infection.
  • Pathological fractures occur as a result of weakened bones due to diseases like osteoporosis.
  • The pathological findings confirmed the presence of a rare genetic disorder.