necrophilia

necrophilia definition - medical

nec·ro·phil·i·a (nĕkˌrə-fĭlˈē-ə)

noun
  1. An abnormal fondness for being in the presence of dead bodies. Also called necromania.
  2. Sexual contact with or erotic desire for dead bodies.

Related Forms:

  • necˌro·philˈi·acˌ (-ē-ăkˌ) adjective & n.

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