pseudopatient
pseu·do·pa·tient
pseudopatient · pseudopatients
A person who pretends to be ill, especially to gain some benefitA person who pretends to be ill, especially to gain some benefit.
UK/ˌs(j)uːdəʊˈpeɪʃ(ə)nt/US/ˌsudoʊˈpeɪʃ(ə)nt/
Meaning
2 senses(dated)A person who pretends to be ill, especially to gain some benefit.
A person who poses as a patient so that research may be conducted or staff trained.
Most of the pseudopatients were falsely diagnosed with mental disorders.
Origin
From pseudo- + patient.From pseudo- + patient.
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Forms
plural: pseudopatients| Singular | pseudopatient |
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