apotemnophilia

Definitions

1. A psychological disorder characterized by the intense and long-standing desire for amputation of a specific limb.
   uncountable
2. A compulsion to become, or appear to be, an amputee.
   uncountable

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Examples

“This paper seeks to present⟳ information on apotemnophilia. It points out the need⟳ of a man to have⟳ a healthy leg amputated, despite the fact that he cannot find⟳ a surgeon who will do so.”

“In most cases of apotemnophilia the desire to be an amputee is linked to a form⟳ of sexual arousal, but Mr Smith said there was no suggestion that any of his patients were motivated by sexual urges.”

“News of the Weird has reported several times on people with apotemnophilia, or body integrity identity disorder--the consuming desire to have⟳ one or more healthy limbs removed.”

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