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uranism

noun
ura·​nism | \ ˈyu̇rəˌnizÉ™m\
plural -s

Definition of uranism

: a homosexual condition especially when involving physically normal males

History and Etymology for uranism

German uranismus, from Urania, the Greek goddess of love Aphrodite (from Greek Ourania, from feminine of ouranios heavenly) + German -ismus -ism

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