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head banging

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head banging,
a form of physical exertion observed during some temper tantrums. It usually occurs near the peak of excitement and may be associated with other physical or muscular movements.


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In humans, the mutated HPRT gene causes Lesch-Nyhan syndrome, characterized by mental retardation and self-mutilation, including finger biting, eye gouging and head banging.
 
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