anaclisis

n.
Psychological dependence on others.

[Greek anaklisis, a leaning back, from anaklīnein, to lean on : ana-, on-; see ana- + klīnein, to lean.]

anaclitic an'a·clit'ic (-klĭt'ĭk) adj.

(ăn'ə-klī'sĭs, ə-năk'lĭ-)
n.

Psychological dependence on others.

of, relating to, or characterized by the direction of love toward an object (as the mother) that satisfies nonsexual needs (as hunger)

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: (psychoanalysis) relationship marked by strong dependence on others; especially a libidinal attachment to e.g. a parental figure

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