PATHOLOGIC - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)

caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology

Example: diseased tonsils; a morbid growth; pathologic tissue; pathological bodily processes

Part of speech: Adjective

of or relating to the practice of pathology

Example: pathological laboratory

The word "pathologic" comes from Ancient Greek παθολογικός.

pathology – A related word in the same word family.

-ic – A related word in the same word family.

Greek roots often combine to create compound words with very specific meanings in science and medicine.