necrophilia
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.nec·ro·phil·ia
noun \ˌne-krə-ˈfi-lē-ə\Definition of NECROPHILIA
: obsession with and usually erotic interest in or stimulation by corpses
— nec·ro·phil·i·ac \-ˈfi-lē-ˌak\ adjective or noun
— nec·ro·phil·ic \-ˈfi-lik\ adjective
See Origin of NECROPHILIA
New Latin
First Known Use: 1892
Other Psychology Terms
nec·ro·phil·ia
noun \ˌnek-rə-ˈfil-ē-ə\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of NECROPHILIA
: obsession with and usually erotic interest in or stimulation by corpses
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