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Sadistic torture

MedGen UID:
48529
•Concept ID:
C0036039
•
Mental or Behavioral Dysfunction
Synonyms: Sadism; Sadisms
SNOMED CT: Sadism (765765000); Sadistic torture (112081003)

Definition

A condition in which there is a derivation of pleasure from inflicting pain, discomfort or humiliation on another person or persons. The sexual significance of sadistic wishes or behavior may be conscious or unconscious. [from MeSH]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVSadistic torture

Professional guidelines

PubMed

The DSM diagnostic criteria for sexual sadism.
Krueger RB
Arch Sex Behav 2010 Apr;39(2):325-45. doi: 10.1007/s10508-009-9586-3. PMID: 19997774
Risk assessment as collective clinical judgement.
Murphy D
Crim Behav Ment Health 2002;12(2):169-78. doi: 10.1002/cbm.494. PMID: 12459817
Recognition and management of addictive sexual disorders: guide for the primary care clinician.
Carnes P, Schneider JP
Lippincotts Prim Care Pract 2000 May-Jun;4(3):302-18. PMID: 11271127

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