krafft-ebing

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krafft-ebing

A student reads a biography of Krafft-Ebing in the library.

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  • In modern contexts, it is used almost exclusively as a historical reference.
krafft-ebing

A student reads a biography of Krafft-Ebing in the library.

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

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