koro

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不可算名詞

(psychology) A delusional syndrome found in Malay and southern Chinese populations, characterized by a belief that the subject's penis will retract into the abdomen and cause death.

日本語の意味

マレーや南中国の一部地域で見られる妄想性障害。自分の陰茎が腹部に引っ込むことで致命的な結果を招くという誤った信念を特徴とする症候群。

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He was hospitalized with koro after becoming convinced his penis was retracting into his abdomen and would cause his death.

彼は自分の陰茎が腹部に引き込まれて死に至ると確信し、陰茎退縮妄想で入院した。

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(psychology) A delusional syndrome found in Malay and southern Chinese populations, characterized by a belief that the subject's penis will retract into the abdomen and cause death.