This is the 10105th most frequent German word.
pathologische
The German word "pathologische" translates to "pathological" in English, meaning related to or caused by disease or abnormal behavior.
In this context, 'pathologische' refers to the medical examination and analysis of disease, specifically its foundational properties.
Die pathologische Untersuchung offenbarte die Ursache der Krankheit.
The pathological examination revealed the cause of the illness.
Here, 'pathologische' is used figuratively to describe an excessive or unhealthy level of interest, emphasizing extremeness.
Er zeigte ein pathologisches Interesse am Sammeln von Antiquitäten.
He showed a pathological interest in collecting antiques.
In this case, 'pathologische' describes aspects related to pathological changes in biological contexts, emphasizing pathology.