Meaning & use
satyriasis
A medical and psychological term for excessive, uncontrollable sexual desire in men.
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The condition of satyriasis was once discussed alongside its female counterpart, nymphomania.
Modern clinicians rarely use the term satyriasis, preferring more precise diagnostic language.
A note on using this word
Satyriasis is a dated clinical term, named after the lustful satyrs of Greek mythology, and is now used mainly in historical or literary contexts.
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