Definition

Noun: - A German neurologist and psychiatrist: Refers specifically to Richard von Krafft-Ebing (1840–1902), a prominent figure in the fields of neurology, psychiatry, and sexology. He is noted for his foundational studies and publications on human sexual behavior and psychopathology.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The work of Krafft-Ebing was influential in the early development of sexology.
  • Many historical concepts in psychiatry can be traced back to Krafft-Ebing.

Advanced Usage

• The name is most commonly used in an academic or historical context when discussing the history of medicine, psychiatry, or the study of human sexuality.
• It is often associated with his major work, .

Variants and Related Words

• Krafft-Ebing's disease: An archaic term, sometimes used historically to refer to tabes dorsalis, a neurological disorder.
• Psychopathia Sexualis: The title of Krafft-Ebing's most famous published work.

Synonyms

• Richard von Krafft-Ebing (full name)

Notes on Usage

• "Krafft-Ebing" is a proper noun. It is used as a singular noun to refer to the person.
• In modern contexts, it is used almost exclusively as a historical reference.

Noun

1. German neurologist noted for his studies of sexual deviance (1840-1902)