abasiophilia

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What does abasiophilia mean?

An overpowering sexual attraction to people who use orthopaedic appliances such as leg-braces, spinal braces, plaster or fibreglass orthopedic casts, or wheelchairs.

Where does abasiophilia come from?

Etymology tree English abasia Ancient Greek φῐλῐ́ᾱ (phĭlĭ́ā)der. English -philia English abasiophilia From abasia (“inability to walk”) + -philia.

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