Main Entry: path·o·log·i·cal Pronunciation: \?pa-th?-'lä-ji-k?l\ Variant(s): also path·o·log·ic \-jik\ Function: adjective Date: 1688 1: of or relating to pathology 2: altered or caused by disease; also : indicative of disease 3: being such to a degree that is extreme, excessive, or markedly abnormal <a pathological liar> <pathological fear> — path·o·log·i·cal·ly \-ji-k(?-)le\ adverb
chronic
Pronunciation: \'krä-nik\ Function: adjective Etymology: French chronique, from Greek chronikos of time, from chronos Date: 1601 1 a: marked by long duration or frequent recurrence : not acute <chronic indigestion> <chronic experiments> b: suffering from a chronic disease <the special needs of chronic patients> 2 a: always present or encountered; especially : constantly vexing, weakening, or troubling <chronic petty warfare> b: being such habitually <a chronic grumbler>
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