"wild man syndrome" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} wild man syndrome (uncountable)
  1. A culture-bound syndrome of New Guinea, in which a man who is unable to meet his financial obligations instead loots his neighbours' homes, runs into the forest, and returns in a state of amnesia. Wikipedia link: wild man syndrome Tags: uncountable Synonyms: wild pig syndrome
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