Nymphomania

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Medical Term

Used primarily in medical or psychological contexts to describe a condition.

The patient's nymphomania required professional medical treatment.

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Sensitive Subject

It's a sensitive topic; use with care to avoid offending or embarrassing someone.

In discussing her condition, they avoided mentioning nymphomania directly.

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Outdated Usage

Considered outdated and potentially offensive, modern terms are more appropriate.

Instead of 'nymphomania', the therapist referred to it as 'hypersexuality'.