Sadism

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.

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Tree Number(s): F03.657.700

MeSH Unique ID: D012448

Entry Terms:

• Sadisms
• Sexual Sadism
• Sadism, Sexual
• Sadisms, Sexual
• Sexual Sadisms

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Psychiatry and Psychology Category
Mental Disorders
Paraphilic Disorders
Sadism