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necromania

/ˌnek.rəˈmeɪ.ni.ə/

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noun

/ˌnek.rəˈmeɪ.ni.ə/formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее аномальное или патологическое влечение к мертвым телам, часто рассматриваемое как парафилия.

A noun referring to an abnormal or pathological attraction to dead bodies, often considered a paraphilia.

uncountable

  1. Sexual attraction to corpsesC2formal

    An intense and often irresistible sexual attraction or desire directed toward dead bodies.

    ruНекромания

    • The study examined rare cases of necromania in forensic psychology.
    • Necromania is considered a paraphilia in clinical literature.
    • The documentary explored the historical accounts of necromania.

    Synonymsnecrophilianecrophilism