pathologize

/ pəˈθɒlə[dɡ]aɪz /

verb

1. to represent (something) as a disease

   this pathologizing of parenthood

Example Sentences

“For many folks, this is an important part of their identity that is already marginalized and unsupported, and that can be reinforced by pressures from the medical institution to pathologize it,” Seer told Salon in a phone interview.

From Salon

Intersex is the term that we prefer as a community because it doesn't pathologize us, it doesn't refer to us as a problem.

From Salon

It is tricky because we don't want to set timelines for ourselves, but we also don't want to pathologize grief.

From Salon

Mostly, in Currid-Halkett’s view, these analysts are coastal elites who parachute into some part of rural America to pathologize the locals.

From Slate

Other experts, however, worry that this diagnosis may pathologize those who have lived through the murder of a loved one, because a long trajectory of grief is common—not necessarily disordered—after this kind of traumatic loss.

From Slate