pathologic
[/ˌpæθəˈlɒdʒɪk/]
adjective
patológico
1. relating to or caused by disease; involving or caused by a disease process
The patient showed pathologic changes in the tissue samples.
O paciente apresentou alterações patológicas nas amostras de tecido.
2. compulsive or habitual behavior that is excessive and maladaptive, often indicating a disorder
His pathologic gambling addiction required professional intervention.
Seu vício em jogos patológico exigiu intervenção profissional.
3. relating to or characteristic of pathology; involving the study of disease
A pathologic examination revealed the cause of death.
Um exame patológico revelou a causa da morte.
The term 'pathologic' is primarily used in medical, psychological, and scientific contexts in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, it frequently appears in clinical diagnoses and psychological evaluations. The concept is culturally neutral and universally understood in healthcare settings across both countries.
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