perversion

[per-ver´zhun]

1. deviation from the normal course; a morbid alteration of function which may occur in emotional, intellectual, or volitional fields.

2. sexual deviation.

sexual perversion sexual deviation.

per·ver·sion

(per-ver'zhŭn), Negative and pejorative connotations of this word may render it offensive in some contexts.

A deviation from the norm, especially concerning sexual interests or behavior.

[L. perversio, fr. per-verto, pp. -versus, to turn about]

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perversion

(1) Paraphilia (sexual deviancy), see there.
(2) A nonspecific term for any deviation from a norm.

per·ver·sion

(pĕr-ver'zhŭn) Negative and pejorative connotations of this word may render it offensive in some contexts.

A deviation from the norm, especially concerning sexual interests or behavior.

[L. perversio, fr. per-verto, pp. -versus, to turn about]

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

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To think about money first is a perversion of the process."

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