satyriasis

American  

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

noun

1. Don Juanism.

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satyriasis British  

/ ˌsætɪˈraɪəsɪs /

noun

1. 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

Example Sentences

In this case onanism is produced spontaneously as the result of psycho-sexual precocity or hereditary pathological satyriasis.

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Maniacs are prone to satyriasis and bacchanalian excesses.

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At first, the change appeared to benefit him, but, in a short time, he tired his wife out by his excessive lubricity, and relapsed into his former satyriasis.

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When the passions have been indulged, and their diminishing vigor stimulated, a horrid disease, satyriasis, not infrequently seizes upon the imprudent individual, and drives him to the perpetration of the most loathsome crimes and excesses.

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One of these is the production of a horrible disease, satyriasis, the nature of which has been previously indicated.

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