pathological
/ˌpæθ.əˈlɑd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/ adjective C1- Pertaining to pathology.
- Relating to, amounting to, or caused by a physical or mental disorder.
- Having properties which are counterintuitive or difficult to handle.
- Having properties that cause unusually bad behaviour, especially regarding correctness or performance.
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Winner of the Jackson prize for Comparative Pathology, with essay entitled ‘Is Disease a Reversion?’ Corresponding member of the Swedish Pathological Society.
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