noun
Munchausen's syndrome
A psychiatric disorder in which a person repeatedly feigns or induces physical or psychological symptoms to assume the sick role. Medical term; also known as factitious disorder imposed on self.
ミュンヒハウゼン症候群の患者は、自ら症状を作り出すことがある。
Patients with Munchausen's syndrome may fabricate symptoms themselves.
Named after Baron Munchausen, a literary character known for telling exaggerated stories. The term was adopted into medical usage in the 20th century.