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bangungut

bangungut

n. a culture-bound syndrome observed mainly among young, healthy, Filipino males. The individual is often overheard screaming or moaning during sleep, apparently experiencing a terrifying nightmare; this is followed by unexpected death. Also called oriental nightmare-death syndrome.

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