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sociopathy

sociopathy Sociopathy refers to a mental disorder involving an enduring pattern of ignoring and infringing on other people’s rights, with signs appearing in childhood or early adolescence.

Sociopathy refers to a mental disorder involving an enduring pattern of ignoring and infringing on other people’s rights, with signs appearing in childhood or early adolescence.

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Drafting source: NCI Thesaurus. Flat export snapshot 2026-10-18. “Antisocial Personality Disorder” (C88413).
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