pedophilia

pedophilia definition - medical

ped·o·phil·i·a (pĕdˌə-fĭlˈē-ə, pēˌdə-)

noun
The act or fantasy on the part of an adult of engaging in sexual activity with a child or children.

Related Forms:

  • pedˈo·phileˌ (-fīlˌ) noun

Related Forms:

  • pedˌo·philˈi·acˌ (-fĭlˈē-ăkˌ) adjective & n.

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