Münchhausen syndrome by proxy

A form of Münchausen syndrome by proxy — Synonym of factitious disorder imposed on another.

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Meanings

nounMünchhausen syndrome by proxy (countable and uncountable, plural Münchhausen syndromes by proxy)

plural Münchhausen syndromes by proxy

  1. alternativecountableuncountableAlternative spelling of Münchausen syndrome by proxy.
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APA

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

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Chicago

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