Lycanthropy is a term used to describe the belief or mythical ability of transforming into a wolf or having characteristics of a werewolf. Full definition
If this film has any positive effects, its that it will encourage people to revisit Lon Chaney Jr. camping it up as the hapless victim of lycanthropy in the 1941 classic The Wolf Man. (filmireland.net)
As unoriginal as its title, David Hayter's «Wolves» is yet another hoary, hairy transformation narrative featuring lycanthropy as a metaphor for coming of age. (rottentomatoes.com)
Later, his Pixie Madness is cured, but he becomes infected with lycanthropy so he spends time as a WereGnome. (goodereader.com)