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Pseudocyesis

Pseudocyesis is defined as a condition in which a woman experiences signs of pregnancy, even though she is not pregnant.

Pseudodementia

Pseudodementia a term which literally means "false dementia ", or a set of symptoms caused by depression that mimic those apparent in the early stages of Alzheimer's.

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Pseudoephedrine

Pseudoephedrine refers to an over-the-counter decongestant

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Pseudofamily

Pseudofamily refers to a type of family that develops when prostitutes and pimps live together. The rules, household responsibilities, and work activities are agreed on by all members of the family.

Pseudohermaphrodite

Pseudohermaphrodite is defined as a person who has the gonads of one sex and the genitalia of the other or is born with ambiguous genitalia Pseudohermaphrodite is also referred to as Intersexed.

Pseudomutuality

Deutsch: Pseudomutualität / Español: Pseudomutualidad / Português: Pseudomutualidade / Français: Pseudomutualité / Italiano: Pseudomutualità /

Pseudomutuality refers to presentation of an appearance of open relationships in a family so as to conceal distant or troubled relationships within the family. Members develop roles that they play rather than relating honestly.

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Pseudopsychology

Deutsch: Pseudopsychologie / Español: Pseudopsicología / Português: Pseudopsicologia / Français: Pseudopsychologie / Italiano: Pseudopsicologia /

Pseudopsychology refers to any false and unscientific system of beliefs and practices that is offered as an explanation of behavior.

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Pseudopsycopathy

Pseudopsycopathy which is also known as "Acquired sociopathy" is the emergence of uninhibited and poorly modulated behavior, poor judgment and violation of social norms following orbito-frontal damage. Unlike the true Psychopath or Sociopath, the patient with orbito-frontal damage experiences remorse for inappropriate actions and does not demonstrate the intentional viciousness or planning with regard to committing anti-social acts.

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