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algophilia

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Main Entry: al·go·phil·ia
Pronunciation: "al-gO-'fil-E-&
Function: noun
: a morbid pleasure in the pain either of oneself or ofothers
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algophilia al·go·phil·i·a (āl'gə-fĭl'ē-ə)
n.
Abnormal pleasure in receiving or inflicting pain.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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