Mimicry of a disease or dysfunction, whether intentional or unconscious. ... Synonym: pathomimicry. ... Origin: patho-+ G. Mimesis, imitation ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(path″o-mi-me´sis) mimicry of a disease or disorder, particularly malingering.
Type: Term Pronunciation: path′ō-mi-mē′sis Definitions: 1. Mimicry of a disease or dysfunction, whether intentional or unconscious. Synonyms: pathomimicry
pathomimesis The willful, deliberate, and fraudulent feigning, or exaggeration, of the symptoms of illness or injury; which is done for the purpose of consciously achieving some desired objective.