Sairauksellinen

Sairauksellinen is a Finnish adjective that translates to "pathological" or "sickly" in English. It describes something that is related to or caused by disease. In a medical context, it refers to conditions, processes, or changes that are abnormal and indicative of illness. For example, a pathological examination looks for signs of disease in tissues or cells.

Beyond its direct medical meaning, "sairauksellinen" can also be used metaphorically to describe behaviors or states that are considered unhealthy, excessive, or detrimental, even if they are not directly linked to a physical ailment. This might include compulsive habits, obsessive thoughts, or extreme emotional states that disrupt a person's well-being or functioning. The term implies an abnormal deviation from a healthy or normal state, often with negative consequences. It can also describe someone's physical appearance if it suggests poor health or frailty, such as looking pale or weak. The underlying idea is a departure from a healthy norm towards a state characterized by weakness, malfunction, or disease.