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Hyperorality

Hyperorality

Hyperorality is a neurobehavioral abnormality consisting of drinking more than usual, eating excessively, eating anything in sight, and putting objects inappropriately into the mouth. It is a feature of frontal lobe pathology. It is one element of the Klüver-Bucy syndrome, along with hypersexuality.

 

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Klüver-Bucy syndrome