A sexual disorder occurring in a person 16 years or older and that is recurrent with intense sexually arousing fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors involving sexual activity with a prepubescent child (generally age 13 or younger). (from APA, DSM-IV, 1994).
Entry Term(s)
Pederasty
NLM Classification #
WM 610
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under PARAPHILIAS 1981-90; was see under SEX DEVIATION 1969-80
Online Note
search PARAPHILIAS 1969-74
History Note
91(75); was see under PARAPHILIAS 1981-90; was see under SEX DEVIATION 1969-80
A sexual disorder occurring in a person 16 years or older and that is recurrent with intense sexually arousing fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors involving sexual activity with a prepubescent child (generally age 13 or younger). (from APA, DSM-IV, 1994).
