| pathologic sphincter | A thickening of circular musculature caused by disease. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| pathologic startle syndromes | A group of disorders characterised by markedly exaggerated startle reflex and other exaggerated stimulus-induced responses. Includes hyperexplexia and probably latah and the jumping Frenchman of Maine syndrome. (05 Mar 2000) |
| constriction, pathologic | The condition of an anatomical structure's being constricted beyond normal dimensions. (12 Dec 1998) |
| neovascularization, pathologic | Proliferation of blood vessels in tissue not normally containing them, or proliferation of blood vessels of a different kind than usual in tissue. It includes angiogenesis in tumour growth, diabetic retinopathy, haemangiomas, arthritis, and psoriasis. (12 Dec 1998) |
| decalcification, pathologic | The loss of calcium salts from bones and teeth. Bacteria may be responsible for this occurrence in teeth. Old age may be a factor contributing to calcium loss, as is the presence of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. (12 Dec 1998) |
| diagnosis, pathologic | A diagnosis, sometimes made postmortem on the basis of the study of tissue and/or organs. (27 Sep 1997) |
| dilatation, pathologic | The condition of an anatomical structure's being dilated beyond normal dimensions. (12 Dec 1998) |