zoophilia

n. a paraphilia in which nonhuman animals are repeatedly preferred or exclusively used to achieve sexual excitement and gratification. An animal, usually a household pet or farm animal, is either used as the object of intercourse or is trained to lick or rub the human partner, referred to as a zoophile. The most commonly used animals in rural settings are pigs and sheep. Also called zoophilism. See also bestiality.

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May 8th 2024

peptide

n. a short chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds. Peptides are usually identified by the number of amino acids in the chain. For example, dipeptides have two amino acids, tripeptides three, tetrapeptides four, and so on. See also polypeptide; protein.