Factitious
Factitious
Factitious (pronounced /fækˈtɪʃəs/) is an adjective used in medical terminology to describe symptoms, illnesses, or psychological conditions that are artificially created or exaggerated, often for the purpose of gaining attention or sympathy. The term is derived from the Latin word "facticius," meaning "made by art" or "artificial."
Etymology
The term "factitious" comes from the Latin word "facticius," which means "made by art" or "artificial." It was first used in the English language in the late 16th century.
Related Terms
- Factitious disorder: A mental disorder in which a person acts as if they have a physical or mental illness when they are not really sick. Factitious disorder is considered a mental illness because it is associated with severe emotional difficulties.
- Munchausen syndrome: A type of factitious disorder, known as factitious disorder imposed on self, where a person repeatedly and deliberately acts as if they have a physical or mental illness when they are not really sick.
- Munchausen syndrome by proxy: A type of factitious disorder, known as factitious disorder imposed on another, where a person creates or exaggerates symptoms in someone else, often a child under their care.
- Somatoform disorder: A mental disorder in which a person experiences physical symptoms that are inconsistent with or cannot be fully explained by any underlying general medical or neurological condition.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Factitious
- Wikipedia's article - Factitious
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