English Explanatory Dictionary

pseudopatient

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who pretends to be ill, especially to gain some benefit.
  2. A person who poses as a patient so that research may be conducted or staff trained.

Pronunciation

/ˌs(j)uːdəʊˈpeɪʃ(ə)nt/ /ˈs(j)uːdəʊˌpeɪʃ(ə)nt/ /ˌsudoʊˈpeɪʃ(ə)nt/ /ˈsudoʊˌpeɪʃ(ə)nt/ en-au-pseudopatient.ogg

Word forms

pseudopatient pseudopatients

Etymology

From pseudo- + patient.

Synonyms

malingerer
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