Nymphomania
/ˌnɪmfəˈmeɪniə/
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Pro Tip 1/3Medical Term
Used primarily in medical or psychological contexts to describe a condition. 
The patient's nymphomania required professional medical treatment.
Pro Tip 2/3Sensitive Subject
It's a sensitive topic; use with care to avoid offending or embarrassing someone. 
In discussing her condition, they avoided mentioning nymphomania directly.
Pro Tip 3/3Outdated Usage
Considered outdated and potentially offensive, modern terms are more appropriate. 
Instead of 'nymphomania', the therapist referred to it as 'hypersexuality'.