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munchausen's syndrome

 

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Noun munchausen's syndrome has 1 sense
  1. Munchausen's syndrome, Munchausen syndrome - syndrome consisting of feigning acute and dramatic illness for which no clinical evidence is ever found
    --1 is a kind of syndrome

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Munchausen's Syndrome

Munchausen's syndrome, also known as factitious disorder imposed on self, is a mental health condition in which an individual pretends to have physical or psychological symptoms, or intentionally produces symptoms, in order to receive medical attention or sympathy.

Noun

Sense: A disorder characterized by a pattern of fabricating, feigning, or exaggerating symptoms for personal gain.

Example Sentence: He was diagnosed with Munchausen's syndrome due to his persistent efforts in faking various illnesses.

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Note: It's important to ensure appropriate and responsible use of medical terms. Munchausen's Syndrome is a serious mental health condition that should be discussed and understood with sensitivity.

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