pathological
Disease-Related
Plain-language definition
Caused by disease rather than being a normal finding. Pathological myopia (extreme nearsightedness) increases risk of retinal detachment and macular problems.
Where this term comes up
“Baseline sensitivity, not pathological”
Symptom · Light Sensitivity (Photophobia)
“Pathological if persistent or asymmetric”
Condition · Nystagmus
“Key pathological findings included:”
Publication · Rosai-Dorfman Disease Presenting With Diplopia
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Unusual Presentation
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How Common a Condition Is
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A note on medical context
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