anaphrodisia
Definition
- Noun:
- Decline or absence of sexual desire: A medical or psychological condition characterized by a significant reduction or complete lack of interest in sexual activity.
Usage
- This term is primarily used in clinical, medical, or formal psychological contexts to describe a symptom or condition.
- It is a non-count noun, typically used without an indefinite article ("an" or "a").
Examples
- Noun:
- The patient reported a persistent state of anaphrodisia following the course of treatment.
- Certain medications can have the side effect of causing anaphrodisia.
- The study examined the psychological factors contributing to anaphrodisia in some individuals.
Advanced Usage
- Clinical Diagnosis: The term is often used as part of a differential diagnosis when evaluating sexual dysfunction.
- The therapist noted that the client's symptoms were more consistent with anaphrodisia than with performance anxiety.
Variants and Related Words
- Anaphrodisiac (adjective/noun): Describing a substance that reduces sexual desire; a substance with such an effect.
- Some chemical compounds are known for their anaphrodisiac properties.
Synonyms
- Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD): A more specific clinical diagnosis for persistently low sexual desire causing distress.
- Loss of libido: A more common, non-clinical phrase for decreased sexual drive.
- Sexual indifference: A descriptive term for a lack of interest in sex.
Antonyms
- Aphrodisia: The presence of sexual desire.
- Libido: Sexual drive or desire.
- Satyrism: Excessive sexual desire in males (archaic/clinical).
- Nymphomania: Excessive sexual desire in females (archaic/clinical).
Noun
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decline or absence of sexual desire
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