Münchausen syndrome by proxy

noun

Synonym of factitious disorder imposed on another.

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MSbPfactitious disorder imposed on another
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Meanings

nounMünchausen syndrome by proxy (countable and uncountable, plural Münchausen syndromes by proxy)

plural Münchausen syndromes by proxy · alternative Munchausen syndrome by proxy · alternative Münchhausen syndrome by proxy · alternative Munchhausen syndrome by proxy

  1. countableuncountablehuman sciencesSynonym of factitious disorder imposed on another.

    Synonyms: MSbP, factitious disorder imposed on another

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSynonym of factitious disorder imposed on another.

Similar
MSbPfactitious disorder imposed on another
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factitious disorder imposed on another
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APA

Münchausen syndrome by proxy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/M%C3%BCnchausen%20syndrome%20by%20proxy

MLA

“Münchausen syndrome by proxy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/M%C3%BCnchausen%20syndrome%20by%20proxy. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Münchausen syndrome by proxy,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/M%C3%BCnchausen%20syndrome%20by%20proxy.

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