This is the 14554th most frequent Russian word.
патологическим
Pathological.
The word 'патологическим' here describes an intense and potentially unhealthy obsession, comparing it metaphorically to a medical condition.
Его стремление к успеху стало почти патологическим.
His striving for success became almost pathological.
In this sentence, 'патологическим' is used in its medical context to refer to behavior that deviates from the norm in a manner consistent with a pathological condition.
Поведение пациента было признано патологическим по результатам обследования.
The patient's behavior was recognized as pathological based on the results of the examination.
Here, 'патологическим' is used to describe an extremely intense fear, suggesting it might stem from deeper psychological issues.