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algolagnia

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al·go·lag·ni·a (lg-lgn-)
n.
Sexual gratification derived from inflicting or experiencing pain.
algolagnia
[al′gōlag′nē·ə]
Etymology: Gk, algos, pain, lagneia, lust
a form of sexual perversion characterized by sadism or masochism. See also sadomasochism.


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