n. Decline or absence of sexual desire. [Greek anaphrodīsiā, want of power to inspire love : an-, without; see A-1 + aphrodīsia, sexual pleasures; see APHRODISIAC.] an·aph′ro·disi·ac′ (ăn-ăf′rə-dēzē-ăk′) adj. & n. |
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