TOMOMANIA
\tˌɒməmˈe͡ɪni͡ə], \tˌɒməmˈeɪniə], \t_ˌɒ_m_ə_m_ˈeɪ_n_iə]\
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1. A term applied to the propensity of certain surgeons to resort to operation for small ills which may be removed by conservative treatment; furor secandi, cacoethes operandi. 2. A morbid desire of being operated upon.
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop
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[Greek] A mania for performing surgical operations.
By Alexander Duane
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A craze for performing needless surgical operations.
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Hysteric desire to be operated upon surgically.
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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