Munchausen’s syndrome
US /ˌmʌntʃaʊzənz ˈsɪndroʊm/
UK /ˌmʌntʃaʊzənz ˈsɪndroʊm/
1.
síndrome de Munchausen
a psychiatric disorder in which an individual feigns or induces symptoms of illness in themselves for the purpose of gaining attention or sympathy
:
•
The patient was diagnosed with Munchausen’s syndrome after repeatedly fabricating symptoms.
O paciente foi diagnosticado com síndrome de Munchausen após fabricar sintomas repetidamente.
•
It's a complex condition, and individuals with Munchausen’s syndrome often have a history of seeking medical attention.
É uma condição complexa, e indivíduos com síndrome de Munchausen frequentemente têm um histórico de busca por atenção médica.