nymphomania

n. in females, excessive or uncontrollable desire for sexual stimulation and gratification. The word is often used loosely to denote a high degree of sexuality in a woman, reflecting negative cultural attitudes toward female sexuality. —nymphomaniac n., adj.

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February 2nd 2025

monocular deprivation

the deprivation of light to one eye. Compare binocular deprivation.