peotillomaniamedical dictionary

<psychiatry> Rarely used term for a nervous tic consisting of a constant pulling of the penis.

Synonyms: false masturbation, pseudomasturbation.

Origin: G. Peos, penis, + tillo, to pull out (of hair), + mania, frenzy

(05 Mar 2000)

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