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satyriasis

[ sey-tuh-rahy-uh-sis, sat-uh- ]

/ ˌseɪ təˈraɪ ə sɪs, ˌsæt ə- /

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Origin of satyriasis

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

Words nearby satyriasis

Satyagraha, satyagrahi, satyaloka, Satya Yuga, satyr, satyriasis, Satyricon, satyrid, satyromaniac, satyr play, sauce

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How to use satyriasis in a sentence

In men, hypersexuality was traditionally called satyriasis, while similar behavior in women was described as nymphomania.
Are Men Crazy?|Leslie Bennetts|September 2, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Erotomania (satyriasis and nymphomania), or abnormal exaltation of the sexual appetite.
The Sexual Question|August Forel
A further degree of sexual hyperæsthesia is called Satyriasis in man, and nymphomania in woman.
The Sexual Question|August Forel
In this case onanism is produced spontaneously as the result of psycho-sexual precocity or hereditary pathological satyriasis.
The Sexual Question|August Forel

It is well known that, while satyriasis is rare, nymphomania is comparatively common.
Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 3 (of 6)|Havelock Ellis
When occurring in women this is also called Nymphomania, and in men Satyriasis.
Aids to Forensic Medicine and Toxicology|W. G. Aitchison Robertson

British Dictionary definitions for satyriasis

satyriasis

/ (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 themCompare nymphomania

Word Origin for satyriasis

C17: via New Latin from Greek saturiasis; see satyr, -iasis

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