Pseudocyesis (Noun)
Meaning
Physiological state in which a woman exhibits symptoms of pregnancy but is not pregnant.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient's pseudocyesis was diagnosed after a series of negative pregnancy tests and ultrasounds.
- Pseudocyesis is a rare condition that can be caused by a combination of psychological and physiological factors.
- The woman's pseudocyesis was so convincing that even her family and friends believed she was expecting a baby.
- In some cases of pseudocyesis, women may experience physical symptoms such as morning sickness and weight gain.
- The doctor suspected pseudocyesis when the patient's reported due date kept changing and she showed no signs of fetal development.