pathomimesis

Mimicry of a disease or dysfunction, whether intentional or unconscious. SYN: pathomimicry. [patho- + G. mimesis, imitation]

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patho·mi·me·sis .path-ō-mə-'mē-səs n imitation of disease esp. unconsciously in some forms of hysteria

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patho·mi·me·sis (path″o-mi-meґsis) [patho- + mimesis] mimicry of a disease or disorder, particularly malingering.