paedophilia

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paedophilia

(ˌpiːdəʊˈfɪlɪə) or

pedophilia

n (Psychiatry) the condition of being sexually attracted to children ˌpaedoˈphiliˌac, ˌpedoˈphiliˌac n, adj

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Noun

paedophilia - a sexual attraction to childrenpedophiliaparaphilia - abnormal sexual activity

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pédophiliepedofilia

paedophilia

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A paraphilia involving hetero- or homosexuoerotic fantasy, activity or intercourse initiated by a postpubertal adolescent or adult male or female with prepubescent children

pe·do·phil·i·a

(pē'dō-fil'ē-ă) An abnormal sexual attraction to children in an adult.
Synonym(s): paedophilia. [G. pais, child, + philos, fond]

paedophilia

Recurrent sexual urges towards a prepubertal child by a person over the age of 16 and at least five years older than the child. If manifested, these urges, which constitute criminal sexual molestation, usually involve fondling of the genitals and oral intercourse. Vaginal or anal intercourse is relatively infrequent except in cases of incest. Active paedophilia is not a medical or psychiatric condition; it is a crime universally condemned. The Internet has become a vehicle both for the promulgation of paedophilic graphics and for the promotion of paedophilic contacts.

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noun a sexual attraction to children

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