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Definition of neuromimesis in English:

neuromimesis

Pronunciation /ˌnjʊərə(ʊ)mɪˈmiːsɪs/ /ˌnjʊərə(ʊ)mʌɪˈmiːsɪs/

noun

historical Psychiatry

  • Imitation of the symptoms of a physical disease by (a person with) a psychological disorder.

Origin

Late 19th century. From neuro- + mimesis.