manic desire for a particular object
In psychoanalysis, an individual's excessive investment of libido or interest in an object, person, or idea. ... Origin: hyper-+ G. Kathexis, a holding in, retention ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: hī′per-kă-thek′sis Definitions: 1. In psychoanalysis, a patient's excessive investment of libido or interest in an object, person, or idea.