FEIGNED DISEASES
\fˈe͡ɪnd dɪzˈiːzɪz], \fˈeɪnd dɪzˈiːzɪz], \f_ˈeɪ_n_d d_ɪ_z_ˈiː_z_ɪ_z]\
Definitions of FEIGNED DISEASES
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The tricks employed, by impostors, to induce a belief that they are attacked with diseases when they are not. These are generally assumed by beggars to obtain alms; by criminals to escape punishment; and by soldiers to be exempt from duty.
By Robley Dunglison
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(Med.) Real, but voluntarily induced or aggravated.
By Henry Percy Smith
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