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mysophilia

/ˌmaɪ.səˈfɪl.i.ə/

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noun

/ˌmaɪ.səˈfɪl.i.ə/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее аномальное или патологическое влечение к грязи, нечистотам или неопрятности.

A noun referring to an abnormal or pathological attraction to filth, dirt, or uncleanliness.

uncountable

  1. Abnormal attraction to filthC2formal

    A psychological condition characterized by an unusual or abnormal attraction to dirt, filth, or uncleanliness.

    ruАномальное влечение к грязи

    • The patient's mysophilia made it difficult for them to maintain a clean living environment.
    • Researchers study mysophilia to understand the spectrum of human attraction and aversion.
    • His mysophilia was evident in his fascination with decaying organic matter.