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nymphomania

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noun nym·pho·ma·nia \ˌnim(p)-fə-ˈmā-nē-ə, -nyə\

Definition of nymphomania

  1. :  excessive sexual desire by a female

nymphomaniac

play \ˌnim(p)-fə-ˈmā-nē-ˌak\ noun or adjective

nymphomaniacal

play \ˌnim(p)-fə-mə-ˈnī-ə-kəl\ adjective

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Origin and Etymology of nymphomania

New Latin, from nymphae inner lips of the vulva (from Latin, plural of nympha) + Late Latin mania mania

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nymphomania

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noun nym·pho·ma·nia \ˌnim(p)-fə-ˈmā-nē-ə, -nyə\

Medical Definition of nymphomania

  1. :  excessive sexual desire by a female—compare satyriasis

Learn More about nymphomania

  1. Britannica English: Translation of nymphomania for Arabic speakers

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