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Understanding False Pregnancy: What is another word for pseudocyesis?

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Pseudocyesis, or false pregnancy, is a rare but well-documented condition with historical accounts dating back to Hippocrates. A person experiencing this condition can develop genuine physical and emotional symptoms of pregnancy, despite not being pregnant. When discussing this complex phenomenon, what is another word for pseudocyesis?