cephalodymia

/sɛfəˈlɒdɪmɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term referring to a type of mental or nervous disorder characterized by a strong desire to be beaten or injured.

“The patient’s cephalodymia symptoms made it difficult for the doctors to understand her behavior.”

Synonyms

  • sadomasochism
  • self-harm

Antonyms

  • self-care
  • self-soothing