Nymphomania
noun
An abnormally high, and uncontrollable sexual desire in women.
She was diagnosed with nymphomania, having an excessive sexual drive that interfered with her daily activities.
Often appears as...
- diagnosed with nymphomania
- suffering from nymphomania
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Medical
noun
An abnormally high, and uncontrollable sexual desire in women.
She was diagnosed with nymphomania, having an excessive sexual drive that interfered with her daily activities.
Often appears as...
- diagnosed with nymphomania
- suffering from nymphomania
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Medical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Term
Used primarily in medical or psychological contexts to describe a condition.
The patient's nymphomania required professional medical treatment.
Pro Tip 2/3Sensitive Subject
It's a sensitive topic; use with care to avoid offending or embarrassing someone.
In discussing her condition, they avoided mentioning nymphomania directly.
Pro Tip 3/3Outdated Usage
Considered outdated and potentially offensive, modern terms are more appropriate.
Instead of 'nymphomania', the therapist referred to it as 'hypersexuality'.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Term
Used primarily in medical or psychological contexts to describe a condition.
The patient's nymphomania required professional medical treatment.
Pro Tip 2/3Sensitive Subject
It's a sensitive topic; use with care to avoid offending or embarrassing someone.
In discussing her condition, they avoided mentioning nymphomania directly.
Pro Tip 3/3Outdated Usage
Considered outdated and potentially offensive, modern terms are more appropriate.
Instead of 'nymphomania', the therapist referred to it as 'hypersexuality'.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Term
Used primarily in medical or psychological contexts to describe a condition.
The patient's nymphomania required professional medical treatment.
Pro Tip 2/3Sensitive Subject
It's a sensitive topic; use with care to avoid offending or embarrassing someone.
In discussing her condition, they avoided mentioning nymphomania directly.
Pro Tip 3/3Outdated Usage
Considered outdated and potentially offensive, modern terms are more appropriate.
Instead of 'nymphomania', the therapist referred to it as 'hypersexuality'.
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