What is another word for pseudocyesis?
Pronunciation: [sˌuːdə͡ʊsɪˈiːsɪs] (IPA) 
Pseudocyesis is a condition also referred to as "phantom pregnancy", where a woman experiences symptoms of pregnancy, such as missed periods, weight gain, and swollen belly, despite not being pregnant. There are several synonyms for the term pseudocyesis, such as false pregnancy, phantom gestation, hysterical pregnancy, and imaginary pregnancy. False pregnancy is a commonly used synonym and implies that a woman believes she is pregnant, despite the absence of a fetus. Similarly, phantom gestation refers to the illusion of pregnancy, where a woman exhibits signs of pregnancy without actually being pregnant. Hysterical pregnancy and imaginary pregnancy both suggest that the condition is psychological in nature and not based on physiological factors.
