Infantilism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈfæntɪlɪzm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Infantilism is a noun meaning An emotional dependency on being treated as an infant.
Meaning
An emotional dependency on being treated as an infant.
More Meanings
- (pathology) An appearance like (that of) an infant.
- (sexuality) A paraphilia based on acting like a baby or toddler, sometimes involving being diapered.
Example Sentences
A craniopharyngioma may produce infantilism.
Word Forms
- infantilisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include infantilist, infantophobia, infantophile, infantophilia, babyolatry, infantophobe.
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