"Geschwind syndrome" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Named after Norman Geschwind, who published prolifically on the topic from 1973 to 1984. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Geschwind syndrome (uncountable)
  1. A group of behavioral phenomena sometimes seen in temporal lobe epilepsy: hypergraphia, hyperreligiosity, atypical (usually reduced) sexuality, circumstantiality, and intensified mental life. Wikipedia link: Geschwind syndrome Tags: uncountable

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