satyriasis
[ sey-tuh-rahy-uh-sis, sat-uh- ]
/ ˌseɪ təˈraɪ ə sɪs, ˌsæt ə- /
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noun
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Words nearby satyriasis
Satyagraha, satyagrahi, satyaloka, Satya Yuga, satyr, satyriasis, Satyricon, satyrid, satyromaniac, satyr play, sauce
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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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Medical definitions for satyriasis
satyriasis
[ sā′tə-rī′ə-sĭs, săt′ə- ]
n.
Excessive, often uncontrollable sexual desire in a man.
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