infantilism
nounUK /ɪnˈfæntɪlɪzm/
Etymology From infantile + -ism.
1
Usually An emotional dependency on being treated as an infant.
- A craniopharyngioma may produce infantilism.
3
Lifestyle, Sexuality Usually A paraphilia based on acting like a baby or toddler, sometimes involving being diapered.
- Related terms
- infantilist, infantility