Depathologise

Meaning

To remove something from the classification of disease or disorder; to stop treating a condition, identity, or behaviour as a medical pathology.

Origin / Etymology

From de- (reversal) + pathologise (to treat as a disease), from Greek pathos (suffering) + logos (study)

Synonyms

Destigmatise Normalise Declassify

Antonyms

Pathologise Medicalise Stigmatise

Example Sentence

"The WHO depathologised gender identity in ICD-11 (2019) by removing transgender conditions from the mental health chapter, but India's 2026 Transgender Amendment Bill effectively re-medicalises gender identity through mandatory medical board certification."

🎯 UPSC Usage

Use in GS2 answers on transgender rights, mental health policy, and international health classifications. Also relevant in GS4 ethics essays on dignity, identity, and state intervention in personal autonomy.

Relevant Subjects