paraphilia

[ par-uh-fil-ee-uh ]
/ ˌpær əˈfɪl i ə /

noun Psychiatry.

a type of mental disorder characterized by a preference for or obsession with unusual sexual practices, as pedophilia, sadomasochism, or exhibitionism.
Also called sexual deviation.

Origin of paraphilia

1920–25; para-1 + -philia, on the model of paranoia

Definition for sexual deviation (2 of 2)

sexual deviation

noun

British Dictionary definitions for sexual deviation

paraphilia
/ (ˌpærəˈfɪlɪə) /

noun

any abnormal sexual behaviour; sexual anomaly or deviation

Word Origin for paraphilia

C20: from para- 1 + -philia, from Greek philos loving

Medical definitions for sexual deviation

paraphilia
[ păr′ə-fĭlē-ə, -fēlyə ]

n.

A psychosexual disorder in which sexual gratification is obtained through highly unusual practices that are harmful or humiliating to others or socially repugnant, such as voyeurism or pedophilia.