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satyriasis

Syllabification: (sa·ty·ri·a·sis)
Pronunciation: /ˌsatəˈrīəsis, ˌsā-/

Definition of satyriasis

noun

  • uncontrollable or excessive sexual desire in a man. Compare with nymphomania.

Origin:

late Middle English: via late Latin from Greek saturiasis, from saturos (see satyr)

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