sadomasochism
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sa·do·mas·o·chism
(sā′dō-măs′ə-kĭz′əm, săd′ō-)n.
The combination of sadism and masochism, in particular the deriving of pleasure, especially sexual gratification, from inflicting or submitting to physical or mental pain or suffering.
sa′do·mas′o·chist n.
sa′do·mas′o·chis′tic adj.
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sadomasochism
(ˌseɪdəʊˈmæsəˌkɪzəm; ˌsædəʊ-)n
1. (Psychology) the combination of sadistic and masochistic elements in one person, characterized by both aggressive and submissive periods in relationships with others
ˌsadomasoˈchistic adj
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sa•do•mas•o•chism
(ˌseɪ doʊˈmæs əˌkɪz əm, -ˈmæz-, ˌsæd oʊ-)n.
gratification, esp. sexual, gained through inflicting or receiving pain.
[1930–35]
sa`do•mas′o•chist, n., adj.
sa`do•mas`o•chis′tic, adj.
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sadomasochism
Psychiatry. a condition of disturbed and destructive personality marked by the presence of both sadistic and masochistic traits. — sado-masochist, n. — sadomasochistic, adj.
See also: Pain-Ologies & -Isms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Noun | 1. | sadomasochism - sadism and masochism combined in one person |
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Translations
sadomasochismesado-masochisme
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sadomasochism
n → Sadomasochismus m
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sa·do·mas·o·chism
n. sadomasoquismo, derivación de placer sexual infligiendo dolor físico a sí mismo o a otros.
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sadomasochism
n sadomasoquismoEnglish-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.