What is another word for sham feeding?
Pronunciation: [ʃˈam fˈiːdɪŋ] (IPA) 
Sham feeding refers to the act of allowing an individual to believe they are eating or drinking, without actually consuming any food or drink. There are a number of synonyms for this term, including pseudophagia, placebo feeding, and fake feeding. While these terms differ slightly in their connotations, they are all generally used to describe situations in which an individual is offered something to eat or drink, but does not actually consume it. Sham feeding is often used in scientific research to study the digestive process and other aspects of eating behavior, but can also be seen in certain cultural rituals or in instances where an individual may be unable to eat or drink due to medical reasons.
