anaclitic
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(¦an·ə¦klid·ik)
(psychology) Pertaining to the dependence of the infant on the mother or mother substitute for a sense of well-being.
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an·a·clit·ic
(ăn'ə-klĭt'ĭk)
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adj.
Having a physical and emotional dependence on another person, especially relating to the dependence of an infant on a mother or surrogate mother.
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