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单词 pseudocyesis
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Definition of pseudocyesis in English:

pseudocyesis

noun ˌsjuːdəʊsʌɪˈiːsɪsˌso͞odōsīˈēsis
  • technical term for phantom pregnancy
    Example sentencesExamples
    • False pregnancy (or pseudocyesis as it is medically known) is a rare condition that is nonetheless a serious emotional and psychological condition in women.
    • This report describes a case of recurrent pseudocyesis in a man with psychosis, intermittent hyponatremia, and polydipsia.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from pseudo- 'false' + Greek kuēsis 'conception'.

Definition of pseudocyesis in US English:

pseudocyesis

nounˌso͞odōsīˈēsis
  • technical term for false pregnancy
    Example sentencesExamples
    • This report describes a case of recurrent pseudocyesis in a man with psychosis, intermittent hyponatremia, and polydipsia.
    • False pregnancy (or pseudocyesis as it is medically known) is a rare condition that is nonetheless a serious emotional and psychological condition in women.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from pseudo- ‘false’ + Greek kuēsis ‘conception’.
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