[mass noun]the scientific study of mental disorders 精神病理学 ■features of people's mental health considered collectively [总称]心理(不)健康状况 ageism, family discord and psychopathology all play their part in abuse. 歧视老人、家庭不和以及心理不健康都会导致虐待行为。 ■mental or behavioural disorder 精神机能障碍 she showed evidence of genuine psychopathology. 她呈现出真正的精神机能障碍症状。