noun
- a condition in which a person believes they are pregnant and experiences symptoms of pregnancy when they are not actually pregnant
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with pseudocyesis after extensive testing revealed no pregnancy.
- Pseudocyesis can cause real physical symptoms including weight gain and morning sickness.
- Her doctor explained that pseudocyesis is a psychological condition that can affect both mind and body.
- The woman experienced pseudocyesis for several months before seeking medical help.
- Treatment for pseudocyesis often involves counseling and psychological support.
- Pseudocyesis is also known as phantom pregnancy in common medical terminology.