pseudocyesis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

pseudocyesis pseudocyeses

Etymology

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

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