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Preferred term

Münchausen syndrome  

Definition

  • Factitious disorder imposed on self, also known as Munchausen syndrome, is a factitious disorder wherein those affected feign disease, illness, or psychological trauma to draw attention, sympathy, or reassurance to themselves. (Wikipedia)

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Munchhausen's syndrome

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/VH8-KFN8S81F-S

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