satyriasis
[sey-tuh-rahy-uh-sis, sat-uh-]
noun
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Origin of satyriasis
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It is a disease which corresponds to satyriasis in men, and what I said of satyriasis applies with equal force to nymphomania.
WomanWilliam J. Robinson
One of these is the production of a horrible disease, satyriasis, the nature of which has been previously indicated.
Plain Facts for Old and YoungJohn Harvey Kellogg
In cases of excessive venereal desire, amounting to satyriasis, from experience I would use this remedy first.
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
Erotomania (satyriasis and nymphomania), or abnormal exaltation of the sexual appetite.
The Sexual QuestionAugust Forel
satyriasis
noun
Word Origin for satyriasis
C17: via New Latin from Greek saturiasis; see satyr, -iasis
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satyriasis
[sā′tə-rī′ə-sĭs, săt′ə-]
n.
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