<syndrome> Recurrent feigning of catastrophic illnesses. Named for the fictitious baron who told tales that were whopping lies. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: mūn′chow-zĕn See: Munchausen syndrome
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Munchhausen syndrome: Recurrent feigning of catastrophic illnesses. Munchhausen syndrome is a psychological disorder that is characterized by the recurrent presentation of the patient for treatment of an acute and often dire illness that is, in reality, not present. The person with Munchhausen syndrome usually gives a plausible and dramatic history...
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