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necromania

necromania

9.9
A strong sexual attraction to dead bodies
  • noun
  • /ˌnɛkrəˈmeɪniə/
  • Offensive
translation icon : necrofília
  • The psychologist explained that necromania is a rare but recognized condition in forensic psychiatry.

Examples

  • Cases involving individuals with necromania are often the subject of criminal investigations and legal concern.

  • The documentary explored the origins and historical reports of necromania throughout various cultures.

  • His fascination with necromania shocked his friends.

  • The documentary explored the concept of necromania in ancient cultures.

  • The psychologist explained that necromania is an abnormal attraction that can lead to severe psychological issues.

  • Cases involving necromania can cause significant concern in both legal and psychological contexts.

  • Many experts consider necromania to be a rare condition that requires professional treatment.

Synonyms

necrophilia
vsnecromania
  • Offensive
7 9.9

A strong sexual attraction to dead bodies

focuses on an irresistible attraction to dead bodies rather than the act
necrophilism
vsnecromania
  • Offensive
9.9

A sexual attraction to dead bodies

is an attraction that is abnormal or irresistible rather than neutral

Surface Forms

necromania singular
necromanies plural

Morphology

necromania = mania (semi-transparent) = necro + mania

The elements 'necro' (dead) + 'mania' (obsession) yield 'obsession with the dead', but 'necro-' may be unfamiliar to many learners and the clinical sexual nuance is not explicit from the parts.

Etymology

The word necromania comes from Greek parts necro- 'dead body' and mania 'madness' or 'strong obsession', the same mania you see in the word maniac. So necromania literally means a 'madness' or very strong sexual interest in dead bodies, which is why it names this rare condition.