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pseudocyesis

/ˌsuː.dəʊ.saɪˈiː.sɪs/

Traduction: État médical dans lequel une personne présente les signes et symptômes de la grossesse sans être enceinte, souvent dû à des facteurs psychologiques ou physiologiques.

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noun

/ˌsuː.dəʊ.saɪˈiː.sɪs/C2formalmedical
  • frÉtat médical dans lequel une personne présente les signes et symptômes de la grossesse sans être enceinte, souvent dû à des facteurs psychologiques ou physiologiques.

A medical condition in which a person experiences signs and symptoms of pregnancy despite not being pregnant, often due to psychological or physiological factors.

indénombrable

  1. False pregnancyC2formalmedical

    A physiological condition in which a person experiences signs and symptoms of pregnancy, such as a swollen abdomen, missed periods, and even perceived fetal movement, despite not being pregnant.

    frGrossesse nerveuse

    • The patient was diagnosed with pseudocyesis after all pregnancy tests came back negative.
    • Pseudocyesis can be caused by a combination of hormonal imbalances and psychological factors.
    • Historically, some women with pseudocyesis were mistakenly believed to be pregnant for months.

    Synonymesfalse pregnancy

Formes
  • pseudocyeses plural form
  • pseudocyeses' possessive plural form
  • pseudocyesis's possessive singular form