Pedophilia

A sexual disorder occurring in a person 16 years or older and that is recurrent with intense sexually arousing fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors involving sexual activity with a prepubescent child (generally age 13 or younger). (from APA, DSM-IV, 1994).

Year introduced: 1991(1975)

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Tree Number(s): F03.657.600

MeSH Unique ID: D010378

Entry Terms:

• Pedophilias
• Pederasty
• Pederasties

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Psychiatry and Psychology Category
Mental Disorders
Paraphilic Disorders
Pedophilia