satyriasis

American

[say-tuh-rahy-uh-sis, sat-uh-] / ˌseɪ təˈraɪ ə sɪs, ˌsæt ə- /

noun

Don Juanism.

satyriasis British

/ ˌsætɪˈraɪəsɪs /

noun

a neurotic condition in men in which the symptoms are a compulsion to have sexual intercourse with as many women as possible and an inability to have lasting relationships with them Compare nymphomania

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Etymology

Origin of satyriasis

1620–30; < New Latin < Greek satyríāsis. See satyr, -iasis

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