An older and inexact term referring to a pattern of antisocial or manipulative behavior engaged in by a psychopath. SEE ALSO: personality disorder. [psycho- + G. pathos, disease]
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1) MENTAL DISORDER
2) ANTISOCIAL PERSONALITY
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psy·chop·a·thy (si-kopґə-the) [psycho- + -pathy] broadly, a mental disorder; sometimes used specifically for antisocial personality disorder. psychopathic adjMedical dictionary. 2011.