This paper seeks to present information on apotemnophilia. It points out the need of a man to have a healthy leg amputated, despite the fact that he cannot find a surgeon who will do so.
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Apotemnophilia
Synonyms for "apotemnophilia" (1 found)
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6 translations across 6 languages.
Finnish
1 entries- apotemnofilia noun (compulsion to become an amputee)
German
1 entries- Apotemnophilie noun (compulsion to become an amputee)
Portuguese
1 entries- apotemnofilia noun (compulsion to become an amputee)
Spanish
1 entries- apotemnofilia noun (compulsion to become an amputee)
Swedish
1 entries- apotemnofili noun (compulsion to become an amputee)
Turkish
1 entries- apotemnofili noun (compulsion to become an amputee)
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In most cases of apotemnophilia the desire to be an amputee is linked to a form of sexual arousal, but Mr Smith said there was no suggestion that any of his patients were motivated by sexual urges.
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News of the Weird has reported several times on people with apotemnophilia, or body integrity identity disorder--the consuming desire to have one or more healthy limbs removed.
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