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PATHOLOGICAL STATE Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the phrase pathological state. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the phrase pathological state. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PATHOLOGICAL STATE

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abnormality
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies

• retardation sufficient to fall outside the normal range of intelligence

• marked strangeness as a consequence of being abnormal

• behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality

affliction
nounn
noun

• a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity

• a condition of suffering or distress due to ill health

• a cause of great suffering and distress

ailment
nounn
noun

• an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

anomaly
nounn
noun

• deviation from the normal or common order or form or rule

• a person who is unusual

• (astronomy) position of a planet as defined by its angular distance from its perihelion (as observed from the sun)

condition
nounn
noun

• a state at a particular time

• an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else

• a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing

• information that should be kept in mind when making a decision

• the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')

• an illness, disease, or other medical problem

• (usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement

• the procedure that is varied in order to estimate a variable's effect by comparison with a control condition

verb

• establish a conditioned response

• develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control

• specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement

• put into a better state

• apply conditioner to in order to make smooth and shiny

derangement
nounn
noun

• a state of mental disturbance and disorientation

• the act of disturbing the mind or body

disability
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness

disease
nounn
noun

• an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

disorder
nounn
noun

• a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

• a condition in which things are not in their expected places

• a disturbance of the peace or of public order

verb

• disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed

• bring disorder to

dysfunction
nounn
noun

• (medicine) any disturbance in the functioning of an organ or body part or a disturbance in the functioning of a social group

illness
nounn
noun

• impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

malady
nounn
noun

• any unwholesome or desperate condition

• impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

syndrome
nounn
noun

• a complex of concurrent things

• a pattern of symptoms indicative of some disease

Best Hypernyms For PATHOLOGICAL STATE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for pathological state, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
affliction ailment condition disease disorder illness malady
Phrases (3)
physical conditionphysiological conditionphysiological state

Alternatives for ABNORMALITY

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