Dictionary Check: pathological

"pathological" is a valid word!

Scrabble 20 points
Words with Friends 24 points

Definition

adjective

of or relating to the practice of pathology

Example: "pathological laboratory"
Synonyms:
adjective

caused by or evidencing a mentally disturbed condition

Example: "a pathological liar"
adjective

caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology

Example: "diseased tonsils"

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