Meanings
nounGanser syndrome (uncountable)
- uncountableA rare stress-induced dissociative disorder characterized by giving nonsensical answers to questions.
Synonyms: nonsense syndrome, prison psychosis
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA rare stress-induced dissociative disorder characterized by giving nonsensical answers to questions.
Origin
Described by Sigbert Josef Maria Ganser in 1898.
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Ganser syndrome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Ganser%20syndrome
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“Ganser syndrome.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Ganser%20syndrome. Accessed November 5, 2026.
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