alloerotism

noun

al·​lo·​er·​o·​tism ˌal-ō-ˈer-ə-ˌtiz-əm How to pronounce alloerotism (audio)
variants also alloeroticism
: sexual feeling or activity directed toward another person

called also heteroerotism

compare autoerotism
alloerotic adjective

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Cite this Entry

“Alloerotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/alloerotism. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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