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pathological

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/ˌpæθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ · path-o-log-i-cal

Relating to or caused by disease; of or relating to pathology.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Relating to or caused by disease; of or relating to pathology.

بیماری سے متعلق یا بیماری کی وجہ سے ہونے والا؛ پیتھالوجی سے متعلق۔

پیتھولوجیکل

pathological

Formal: پیتھولوجیکل

Synonyms

disease-relatedmorbidabnormalبیماری سے متعلقغیر معمولینقصان دہ

Antonyms

healthynormalwholesomeصحت مندمعمولیفائدہ مند

Common Collocations

  • pathological condition
  • pathological behavior
  • pathological analysis

Example Sentences

The patient was diagnosed with a pathological condition affecting his liver.

مریض کو جگر کو متاثر کرنے والی ایک بیماری کی حالت کے ساتھ تشخیص کیا گیا۔

Marīz ko jigar ko mutasir karne wālī ek bīmārī kī haalat ke sāth tashkhīs kiyā gayā.

Pathological studies provide insights into various diseases.

پیتھولوجیکل مطالعے مختلف بیماریوں کے بارے میں بصیرت فراہم کرتے ہیں۔

Pathological mutālay mukhtalif bīmārīyon ke bāre mein basīrat farāham karte hain.

Her pathological fear of rejection affects her relationships.

اس کی بیماری کی وجہ سے پیدا ہونے والی رد کیے جانے کی خوف اس کے تعلقات پر اثر انداز ہوتی ہے۔

Us kī bīmārī kī wajah se paidā honay wālī rad kiyē jāne kī khauf is ke ta'alluqāt par asar āndāz hoti hai.

Easily Confused With

pathetic:While 'pathological' relates to disease or abnormal conditions, 'pathetic' refers to something that evokes pity or sadness.

Word Family

pathology
nounپیتھالوجی
pathologist
nounپیتھالوجسٹ
pathologize
verbپیتھالوجی کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'pathological' as relating to a 'path' of disease.

Imagine a road leading through a dark forest representing the journey through sickness.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "pathologico" — pertaining to disease

First known use: 19th century

The term has evolved from its Greek roots, with usage dating back to the late 19th century in medical contexts.