alcohol

n. ethanol (ethyl alcohol) or any other member of the large group of organic compounds to which ethanol belongs. Other members include methanol and isopropanol. Ethanol is the primary psychoactive agent in alcoholic drinks. Other alcohols are generally toxic if ingested.

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February 23rd 2025

anal eroticism

in psychoanalytic theory, pleasurable sensations associated with expulsion, retention, or observation of the feces or through stimulation of the anus. These sensations first arise in the anal stage of psychosexual development, between the ages of 1 and 3. Also called anal erotism. See also anal personality; coprophilia.