pseudocyesis

English

Etymology

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

Noun

pseudocyesis (usually uncountable, plural pseudocyeses)

  2. A false pregnancy: the appearance of signs and symptoms associated with pregnancy when the person or animal is not pregnant.
    Synonyms: false pregnancy, phantom pregnancy, pseudopregnancy
    Coordinate terms: pregnancy, cyesis, gestation, gravidity

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