uranism

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English

Etymology

From German Uranismus, from Ancient Greek οὐράνιος (ouránios, heavenly, spiritual).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈjʊəɹənɪzəm/

Noun

uranism (plural uranisms)

  1. (archaic) Homosexuality.
    • 1894 November, The Medical Standard, volume XVI, number 6, page 152:
      Uranism is always a disease or an inversion. It is sometimes a symptom of degeneracy. It may be caused by disorders during embryonic life.

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Romanian

Etymology

Borrowed from French uranisme.

Noun

uranism n (uncountable)

  1. uranism

Declension