pathological
pathologisch – pathologischer – am pathologischsten
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pathological
Referring to abnormal changes caused by a disease or associated with a disease; in medicine, the word particularly describes processes or conditions that are not normal.
Die Untersuchung zeigte pathologische Veränderungen im Gewebe.
The examination revealed pathological changes in the tissue.
pathological
Present to an unusually strong or compulsive degree and therefore appearing unhealthy or abnormal.
Sein pathologisches Misstrauen belastet jede Beziehung.
His pathological distrust puts a strain on every relationship.
pathological
Referring to the study of diseases and their causes.
Das Institut bietet ein Seminar zur pathologischen Anatomie an.
The institute offers a seminar on pathological anatomy.
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The noun used in the sentence often shows which meaning is intended: 'Gewebe' (tissue), 'Befund' (finding), or 'Prozess' (process) points to the medical meaning; 'Anatomie' (anatomy), 'Institut' (institute), or 'Diagnostik' (diagnostics) points to the field of study. With 'Misstrauen' (distrust), 'Eifersucht' (jealousy), or 'Verhalten' (behavior), 'pathologisch' is usually used figuratively and describes an unhealthy or abnormal degree.
Der Arzt dokumentierte mehrere pathologische Befunde.
The doctor documented several pathological findings.
Sie arbeitet an einem Lehrbuch über pathologische Anatomie.
She is working on a textbook about pathological anatomy.
Seine pathologische Eifersucht führte ständig zu Streit.
His pathological jealousy constantly led to arguments.
'Pathologisch' (pathological) is used particularly in medical and psychological terminology. In general texts, the word often sounds technical or strongly judgmental, especially when describing characteristics and behavior.
Die pathologischen Befunde wurden im ärztlichen Bericht ausführlich erläutert.
The pathological findings were explained in detail in the medical report.
In its medical meaning, 'pathologisch' often appears with 'Befund' (finding), 'Veränderung' (change), and 'Prozess' (process). These combinations usually refer to examinations, tissue, or bodily processes.
Die Ärztin erklärte den pathologischen Befund anhand der Röntgenbilder.
The doctor explained the pathological finding using the X-ray images.
In its figurative meaning, 'pathologisch' often combines with psychological or social characteristics such as 'Eifersucht' (jealousy), 'Misstrauen' (distrust), and 'Verhalten' (behavior). The word expresses a clear judgment and describes an extreme, unhealthy or abnormal degree.
Ihr Kaufverhalten hat inzwischen pathologische Züge angenommen.
Her shopping behavior has now taken on pathological features.
For the meaning relating to the field of study, 'pathologisch' often occurs in established technical expressions such as 'pathologische Anatomie' (pathological anatomy) or 'pathologisches Institut' (pathology institute). In these expressions, it refers to the scientific study of diseases and their causes.
Am pathologischen Institut werden Gewebeproben untersucht.
Tissue samples are examined at the pathology institute.
