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Lycanthropy

Noun (Medical):

1. A rare psychic disorder in which an individual believes they can transform into a wolf or other animal.

Example sentence: The psychiatrist diagnosed him with lycanthropy after he claimed to have turned into a wolf during the full moon.

Noun (Folklore):

1. A supernatural condition in which a person is believed to have the ability to shape-shift into a werewolf.

Example sentence: According to ancient legends, those affected by lycanthropy transform into bloodthirsty werewolves under the light of the full moon.

Noun (Informal):

1. A fascination or obsession with werewolves or the concept of werewolf transformation.

Example sentence: Her room was filled with lycanthropy paraphernalia, including posters, action figures, and werewolf-themed books.

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