pseudopatient

== English == === Etymology === From pseudo- +‎ patient. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌs(j)uːdəʊˈpeɪʃ(ə)nt/, /ˈs(j)uːdəʊˌpeɪʃ(ə)nt/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˌsudoʊˈpeɪʃ(ə)nt/, /ˈsudoʊˌpeɪʃ(ə)nt/ Hyphenation: pseu‧do‧pa‧tient === Noun === pseudopatient (plural pseudopatients) (dated) A person who pretends to be ill, especially to gain some benefit. Synonym: malingerer (medicine) A person who poses as a patient so that research may be conducted or staff trained. ==== Translations ====