Anaphroditic

/ænæfrəˈdɪtɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by anaphrodisia; lacking or suppressing sexual desire or capacity.

Etymology

From Greek an- (without) + Aphrodite + -ic (adjective suffix), describing a state opposite to Aphrodite's influence.

Kelly Says

This adjective appears mostly in medical literature to describe conditions that reduce sexual function, highlighting how classical mythology was woven into medical terminology.

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