Definition of Penis envy

1. Noun. (psychoanalysis) a female's presumed envy of the male's penis; said to explain femininity.

Category relationships: Analysis, Depth Psychology, Psychoanalysis
Generic synonyms: Enviousness, Envy

Medical Definition of Penis envy

1. The psychoanalytic concept in which a female envies male characteristics or capabilities, especially the possession of a penis. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Penis Envy

penile raphe
penile urethra
penillic acids
penillion
penin
pening
peninsula
peninsular
peninsulas
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penis
penischisis
penises
penis bone
penis envy (current term)
penis envy (current term)
penis femineus
penis lunatus
penis muliebris
penis palmatus
penis spines
penis thorns
penitence
penitences
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penitential
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penitentiaries

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