sadomasochism

sadomasochism definition - medical

sa·do·mas·o·chism (sāˌdō-măsˈə-kĭzˌəm, sădˌō-)

noun
A psychosexual disorder in which sexual gratification is obtained by engaging in sadistic and masochistic interactions.

Related Forms:

  • saˌdo·masˈo·chist noun

Related Forms:

  • saˌdo·masˌo·chisˈtic adjective

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