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kleptomania
klep·to·ma·ni·a K0083900 (klĕp′tə-mā′nē-ə, -mān′yə)n. A psychiatric disorder characterized by an irresistible impulse to steal things even though there is no personal or financial need for them.
[Greek kleptein, to steal + -mania.]
klep′to·ma′ni·ac′ (-nē-ăk′) n.klep′to·ma·ni′a·cal (-mə-nī′ĭ-kəl) adj.kleptomania (ˌklɛptəʊˈmeɪnɪə) n (Psychiatry) psychol a strong impulse to steal, esp when there is no obvious motivation[C19: klepto- from Greek kleptēs thief, from kleptein to steal + -mania] ˌkleptoˈmaniˌac nklep•to•ma•ni•a (ˌklɛp təˈmeɪ ni ə, -ˈmeɪn yə)
n. a compulsion to steal having no relation to need or the monetary value of the object. [1820–30; < Greek klépt(ēs) thief, or klépt(ein) to steal + -o- + -mania] klep`to•ma′ni•ac` (-niˌæk) n., adj. kleptomania, cleptomaniaPsychology. an irresistible impulse to steal, especially when the thief can afford to pay. — kleptomaniac, n.See also: TheftkleptomaniaCompulsive stealing, symbolic of an unconscious need, often sexual in origin.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | kleptomania - an irresistible impulse to steal in the absence of any economic motivecacoethes, mania, passion - an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action |
Translationskleptomania
kleptomania (klĕp'təmā`nēə) [Gr.,=craze for stealing], irresistible compulsion to steal, motivated by neurotic impulse rather than material need. No specific cause is known. The condition is considered generally as the result of some underlying emotional disturbance rather than as a form of neurosis in itself. Legally kleptomania is not classified as insanity, and individuals are held responsible except when complete lack of control over their actions can be definitely established.Kleptomania an irresistible periodic pathological urge to steal. Kleptomonia is a symptom of psychological disturbance that is attributable to impulsive tendencies. It is seen most often in persons suffering from psychological disturbances and psychopathy. There is no mercenary motivation in kleptomania; the stolen goods are not, as a rule, sold for profit. Kleptomania is eliminated by treating the primary condition. kleptomania[‚klep·tə′mā·nē·ə] (psychology) An obsessive desire to steal; stolen objects are usually petty and useless, being of symbolic value only. kleptomania Psychol a strong impulse to steal, esp when there is no obvious motivation kleptomania
kleptomania [klep″to-ma´ne-ah] an impulse control disorder consisting of an abnormal, uncontrollable desire to steal.klep·to·ma·ni·a (klep'tō-mā'nē-ă), A disorder of impulse control characterized by a morbid tendency to steal. [G. kleptō, to steal, + mania, insanity] kleptomania (klĕp′tə-mā′nē-ə, -mān′yə)n. A psychiatric disorder characterized by an irresistible impulse to steal things even though there is no personal or financial need for them.
klep′to·ma′ni·ac′ (-nē-ăk′) n.klep′to·ma·ni′a·cal (-mə-nī′ĭ-kəl) adj.kleptomania Psychology Compulsive stealing, usually of objects which may have symbolic significanceklep·to·ma·ni·a (klep'tō-mā'nē-ă) A disorder of impulse control characterized by a morbid tendency to steal. [G. kleptō, to steal, + mania, insanity]kleptomania A rare impulse disorder featuring recurrent stealing of things neither needed nor wanted. The object is the emotional relief of tension accompanying a successful theft rather than acquisition. This is often followed by strong guilt feelings. Only 1 person in 20 arrested for shop-lifting behaves in a manner consistent with the diagnosis. The cause is unknown.KleptomaniaAn impulse control disorder in which one steals objects that are of little or no value.Mentioned in: Impulse Control Disorders, Intermittent Explosive Disorderklep·to·ma·ni·a (klep'tō-mā'nē-ă) A disorder of impulse control with a morbid tendency to steal. [G. kleptō, to steal, + mania, insanity]kleptomania
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