uranism en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈjʊəɹənɪzəm/
Etymology
From German Uranismus, from Ancient Greek οὐράνιος (ouránios, “heavenly, spiritual”).
Meanings
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(archaic) Homosexuality.
Uranism is always a disease or an inversion. It is sometimes a symptom of degeneracy. It may be caused by disorders during embryonic life.
1894 November, The Medical Standard, volume XVI, number 6, page 152:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| uranisms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |