Psychopathology


[sahy-koh-puh-thol-uh-jee] /ˌsaɪ koʊ pəˈθɒl ə dʒi/
noun
1.
the science or study of mental disorders.
2.
the conditions and processes of a mental disorder.
3.
a pathological deviation from normal or efficient behavior; psychosis.
psychopathology
/ˌsaɪkəʊpəˈθɒlədʒɪ/
noun
1.
the scientific study of mental disorders

psychopathology psy·cho·pa·thol·o·gy (sī’kō-pə-thŏl’ə-jē, -pā-)
n.
The study of the origin, development, and manifestations of mental or behavioral disorders.

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