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vo·lup·tu·ous
(vō-lŭp'tyū-ŭs),Causing or caused by sensual pleasure; given to gratification of the senses.
[L. voluptuosus, fr. voluptas, pleasure]
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voluptuous
A term that is obsolete in the biomedical sciences—where it has been defined in the context of sensual pleasure—and best substituted with other adjectives that are less subjective in nature.Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
voluptuous
(vō-lŭp′tū-ŭs) [L. voluptas, pleasure]1. Pert. to, arising from, or provoking, consciously or otherwise, sensual desire, usually applied to the female sex.
2. Given to sensualism.
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