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Specific term required. These creatures may be mistakenly identified with patients who have X-linked dystonia Parkinsonism, a genetic (-5[1])movement disorder that can cause bodily contortions. Due to the absence of wolves in their home country, one categorization of these creatures proposes the term “weredogs.” Some of these creatures are named for the “tiktik” or “wakwak” sounds they make overhead. Other classes of these creatures have hollow tongues likened (-5[1])to (*) proboscises (10[1])that can extend over great distances. These creatures can be repelled by a whip fashioned from a stingray’s (10[1])tail, and one variant particularly enjoys preying on fetuses in the womb. Edward Lansdale (10[1])led CIA agents in faking wounds (10[1])from these creatures during a rebellion led by the (0[1])Huks. For 10 points, name this class of bloodthirsty monsters from the Philippines. ■END■ (10[1])

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