Filicide
Filicide (pronounced: /ˈfɪlɪsaɪd/) is a term used in the field of medicine and psychology to describe the act of a parent killing their own child. The term is derived from the Latin words "filius" meaning son, and "cida" meaning killer.
Etymology
The term "Filicide" is derived from the Latin words "filius" meaning son, and "cida" meaning killer. It is used to describe the act of a parent killing their own child. This term is often used in the field of forensic psychology and criminology to describe such heinous acts.
Related Terms
- Infanticide: The act of killing an infant, often by the mother.
- Parricide: The act of killing one's parent or close relative.
- Matricide: The act of killing one's mother.
- Patricide: The act of killing one's father.
- Homicide: The act of one human killing another.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Filicide
- Wikipedia's article - Filicide
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