Definition of "paraphilia"
paraphilia
/ˌparəˈfɪlɪ.ə/
noun
plural paraphilias or paraphiliae
(sexology) Sexual arousal in response to sexual objects or situations which may interfere with the capacity for reciprocal affectionate sexual activity or lead to clinically significant distress or impairment (e.g. are obligatory, require participation of unconsenting individuals, lead to legal issues).