pathomimesis

noun

patho·​mi·​me·​sis ˌpath-ō-mə-ˈmē-səs How to pronounce pathomimesis (audio)
: imitation of disease especially unconsciously in some forms of hysteria

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“Pathomimesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/pathomimesis. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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