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LIBIDO [2 records]

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Record 1 2022-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sexology
CONT

Also known as libido, sex drive is a nonclinical term that means enthusiasm or interest in sexual activity, either with a partner or by yourself.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sexologie
DEF

Recherche instinctive du plaisir, et surtout du plaisir sexuel.

Spanish

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Record 2 2022-11-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Psychology
DEF

Psychic drive or energy, particularly that associated with the sexual instinct, but also that inherent in other instinctive mental desires and drives.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie
DEF

Énergie psychique sous-tendant les pulsions de vie, et, spécialement, les pulsions sexuelles.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Psicología
DEF

Suma total de las fuerzas e instintos que conducen a la búsqueda del placer sexual.

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