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It is called cannibalism. In the case of modern society, it is caused by extreme mental illness, a compulsion caused by a psychosis. In primitive tribes, it is usually a religious or cultural activity. Unfortunately, some rare and fatal illnesses can be spread in this manner, notably prion diseases such as spongiform encephalopathy.

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