Klüver-Bucy syndrome

English

Etymology

Named after Heinrich Klüver and Paul Bucy.

Noun

Klüver-Bucy syndrome (uncountable)

1. A syndrome caused by bilateral lesions of the medial temporal lobe, characterized by hypersexuality, hyperorality, dietary changes, docility, and visual agnosia.
   • 2019, Bill Bryson, The Body: A Guide for Occupants, Black Swan (2020), page 81:

     In Klüver-Bucy syndrome the victim develops urges to eat and fornicate indiscriminately.