pathologically

• Adverb, das in medizinischem und wissenschaftlichem Kontext verwendet wird und bedeutet „in einer Weise, die sich auf eine Pathologie bezieht“ oder „aufgrund einer Krankheit“. Es kann auch im übertragenen Sinn gebraucht werden, um ein Verhalten zu beschreiben, das zwanghaft oder abnormal ist.

An adverb used in medical and scientific contexts meaning "in a manner relating to pathology" or "due to disease." It can also be used figuratively to describe behavior that is compulsive or abnormal in nature.

1. In a disease-related mannerC1formalmedical

   In a way that relates to or is caused by disease.

   Pathologisch

   • The tissue was pathologically examined under a microscope.
   • His behavior was pathologically linked to a neurological disorder.
   • The cells were pathologically altered by the infection.

   Synonymemorbidly

2. In an extreme or compulsive mannerC2informal

   In a way that is excessive, compulsive, or abnormal, often used figuratively.

   Pathologisch

   • She is pathologically obsessed with cleanliness.
   • He is pathologically unable to tell the truth.
   • They are pathologically competitive in every situation.

   Synonymeabnormallychronicallycompulsivelyexcessivelyirrationallymaniacallyneuroticallyobsessivelyuncontrollably

   Antonymemoderatelynormally