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psychopathology
[ sahy-koh-puh-thol-uh-jee ]
/ ˌsaɪ koʊ pəˈθɒl ə dʒi /
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noun
the science or study of mental disorders.
the conditions and processes of a mental disorder.
a pathological deviation from normal or efficient behavior; psychosis.
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OTHER WORDS FROM psychopathology
psy·cho·path·o·log·i·cal [sahy-koh-path-uh-loj-i-kuhl], /ˌsaɪ koʊˌpæθ əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, psy·cho·path·o·log·ic, adjectivepsy·cho·pa·thol·o·gist, nounWords nearby psychopathology
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British Dictionary definitions for psychopathology
psychopathology
/ (ˌsaɪkəʊpəˈθɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
the scientific study of mental disorders
Derived forms of psychopathology
psychopathological (ˌsaɪkəʊˌpæθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjectivepsychopathologist, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for psychopathology
psychopathology
[ sī′kō-pə-thŏl′ə-jē ]
n.
The study of the origin, development, and manifestations of mental or behavioral disorders.
The manifestation of a mental or behavioral disorder.
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