algolagnia

(al′gō lag′nē ə, -gə-)

noun

abnormal sexual pleasure derived from inflicting or suffering pain; masochism or sadism

Origin: ModL < algo- + Gr lagneia, lust

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See algolagnia in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Sexual gratification derived from inflicting or experiencing pain.

Origin:

Origin: New Latin

Origin: : algo-

Origin: + Greek lagneia, lust (from lagnos, lustful; see slēg- in Indo-European roots)

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