| any of various syndromes, as Münchausen syndrome, characterized by physical or psychological symptoms intentionally produced by a person and under voluntary control. |
| Main Entry: | factitious disorder |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | any of various mental disorders in which the individual intentionally produces symptoms of illness or feigns illness; see fabricated illness |
| Example: | Münchausen syndrome is an example of a factitious disorder. |