n. A psychiatric disorder characterized by an irresistible impulse to steal things even though there is no personal or financial need for them. [Greek kleptein, to steal + -MANIA.] klep′to·mani·ac′ (-nē-ăk′) n. klep′to·ma·nia·cal (-mə-nīĭ-kəl) adj. |
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