noun
Technical term for masochism, often used in psychological or clinical contexts. Synonymous with マゾヒズム.
See also: マゾヒズム
被虐性欲は、精神医学の分野で研究されている。
Masochism is studied in the field of psychiatry.
Common loanword for masochism; 被虐性欲 is a more formal, Sino-Japanese equivalent used in technical writing.
Sino-Japanese compound: 被虐 (suffering abuse) + 性欲 (sexual desire).