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munchausen syndrome

/ˈmʌntʃaʊzən ˈsɪndrəʊm/

Traducción: Trastorno psiquiátrico en el que una persona simula, exagera o induce repetida y deliberadamente síntomas de una enfermedad física o mental, sin padecerla realmente, a menudo para recibir atención médica, compasión o cuidados.

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/ˈmʌntʃaʊzən ˈsɪndrəʊm/C1formalmedical
  • esTrastorno psiquiátrico en el que una persona simula, exagera o induce repetida y deliberadamente síntomas de una enfermedad física o mental, sin padecerla realmente, a menudo para recibir atención médica, compasión o cuidados.

A mental health disorder in which a person repeatedly and deliberately acts as if they have a physical or mental illness when they are not really sick, often seeking medical attention and sympathy.

  1. Factitious disorderC1formal

    A mental health condition where a person repeatedly acts as if they have a physical or mental illness when they are not really sick.

    esSíndrome de Munchausen

    • The patient was diagnosed with Munchausen syndrome after faking multiple symptoms.
    • Doctors suspected Munchausen syndrome when the woman's medical history didn't match her claims.
    • Treatment for Munchausen syndrome often involves long-term psychotherapy.