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algolagnia
al·go·lag·ni·a [ àlgō lágnee ə ]


noun 
Definition:
 
pleasure from pain: sexual pleasure experienced through inflicting or experiencing pain
[Early 20th century. < Greek algos "pain" + lagneia "lust"]

al·go·lag·nic [ àlgō lág nik ] adjective
al·go·lag·nist noun
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