sexology

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The study of sex and sexuality, usually from a psychological or clinical perspective.

Pronunciation

/sɛkˈsɒlədʒi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-sexology.wav

Word forms

sexology sexologies

Etymology

Coined by Elizabeth Osgood Goodrich Willard in 1867 from sex + -ology.

Synonyms

sexual psychology
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