pseudocyesis

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Etymology

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From pseudo- +‎ cyesis, from Latin pseudo- + Ancient Greek κύησις (kúēsis).

Noun

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pseudocyesis (usually uncountable, plural pseudocyeses)

  1. A false pregnancy; the appearance of signs and symptoms associated with pregnancy when the person or animal is not pregnant.

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