👉 In the context of medicine, a "pathophorous" is a substance that causes or facilitates pain or discomfort in patients with certain medical conditions. It can be found in many different types of medicines and drugs used to treat various medical issues such as chemotherapy, blood-thinning medications, and some antidepressants. Pathophorous substances are often described as causing feelings of nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach aches, constipation, diarrhea, or other digestive problems. They may also cause changes in