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Meaning of "Munchausen by proxy" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MUNCHAUSEN BY PROXY

Munchausen by proxy  [ˈmynçhauzən baɪ ˈprɒksɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MUNCHAUSEN BY PROXY

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adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Munchausen by proxy is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MUNCHAUSEN BY PROXY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Münchausen syndrome by proxy

Münchausen syndrome by proxy is a term that is used to describe a behaviour pattern in which a caregiver deliberately exaggerates, fabricates, and/or induces physical, psychological, behavioural, and/or mental health problems in those who are in their care. With deception at its core, this behaviour is an elusive, potentially lethal, and frequently misunderstood form of child abuse or medical neglect that has been difficult to define, detect, and confirm. MSbP has also spawned much heated controversy within the legal and social services communities. In a handful of high-profile cases, mothers who have had multiple children die from sudden infant death syndrome have been declared to have MSbP. Based on MSbP testimony of an expert witness, they were tried for murder, convicted, and imprisoned for several years. In some cases, that testimony was later impeached, resulting in acquittal of those defendants.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MUNCHAUSEN BY PROXY


alkoxy
ælˈkɒksɪ
boxy
ˈbɒksɪ
coxy
ˈkɒksɪ
doxie
ˈdɒksɪ
doxy
ˈdɒksɪ
epoxy
ɪˈpɒksɪ
ethoxy
eˈθɒksɪ
foxie
ˈfɒksɪ
foxy
ˈfɒksɪ
heterodoxy
ˈhetərədɒksɪ
hydroxy
haɪˈdrɒksɪ
methoxy
mɛˈθɒksɪ
monohydroxy
ˌmɒnəʊhaɪˈdrɒksɪ
moxie
ˈmɒksɪ
orthodoxy
ˈɔːθəˌdɒksɪ
paradoxy
ˈpærəˌdɒksɪ
polyhydroxy
ˌpɒlɪhaɪˈdrɒksɪ
poxy
ˈpɒksɪ
proxy
ˈprɒksɪ
trihydroxy
ˌtraɪhaɪˈdrɒksɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MUNCHAUSEN BY PROXY

Mumsnet
mumsy
mumu
mun
munch
munchable
Munchausen
Munchausen´s syndrome
Munchausen´s syndrome by proxy
muncher
munchies
munchkin
Munda

WORDS THAT END LIKE MUNCHAUSEN BY PROXY

active galaxy
apoplexy
cacodoxy
cataplexy
epitaxy
flaxy
galaxy
jaxy
mastopexy
mixy
Munchausen´s syndrome by proxy
neo-orthodoxy
pixy
prexy
radio galaxy
sexy
spiral galaxy
the Galaxy
unsexy
waxy

Synonyms and antonyms of Munchausen by proxy in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Munchausen by proxy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MUNCHAUSEN BY PROXY

Find out the translation of Munchausen by proxy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Munchausen by proxy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Munchausen by proxy» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

Munchausen通过代理
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Munchausen por poder
570 millions of speakers

English

Munchausen by proxy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

परोक्ष रूप से Munchausen
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

مانشهاوزن بالوكالة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Мюнхгаузен по доверенности
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Munchausen por procuração
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রক্সি দ্বারা Munchausen
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Munchausen par procuration
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Munchausen mengikut proksi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Münchhausen von Proxy
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

代理人によるミュンヒハウゼン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

대리 뮌 하우젠
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Munchausen kanthi proxy
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Munchausen bằng proxy
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

முன்கூசன் மூலம் ப்ராக்ஸி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्रॉक्सी द्वारे मुंचॉसन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Vekaleten Munchausen
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Munchausen per procura
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Munchausena przez pełnomocnika
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Мюнхгаузен по довіреності
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Munchausen prin proxy
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Munchausen δι ´αντιπροσώπου
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Munchausen by proxy
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Münchhausens genom ombud
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Munchausen by proxy
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Munchausen by proxy

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MUNCHAUSEN BY PROXY»

The term «Munchausen by proxy» is normally little used and occupies the 123.043 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MUNCHAUSEN BY PROXY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Munchausen by proxy

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MUNCHAUSEN BY PROXY»

Discover the use of Munchausen by proxy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Munchausen by proxy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Sickened
In this fierce and lyrical memoir, Gregory takes readers inside the hidden world of child abuse called Munchausen by Proxy--with a power rivaling "Girl, Interrupted" and "A Child Called "It."
Julie Gregory, 2011
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Sickened: The True Story of a Lost Childhood
Sickened takes us to new places in the human heart and spirit. It is an unforgettable story, unforgettably told. From the Hardcover edition.
Julie Gregory, 2008
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Sickened
'An appalling, fascinating story, expertly told' Sunday Times 'One of the books of the year' Glamour 'It blazes with truth and anger ... a true story of survival and achievement against the odds' Sunday Telegraph 'Extraordinary ... shocking ...
Julie Gregory, 2008
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Sickened: The True Story of a Lost Childhood
An unusual memoir describes growing up as the victim of Munchausen by proxy, a dangerous form of child abuse in which her mother invented or caused a series of illnesses and ailments, and her struggle to escape her mother's serious ...
Julie Gregory, 2004
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Hurting for Love: Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome
This book offers a comprehensive, detailed examination of MBPS.
Herbert A. Schreier, Judith A. Libow, 1993
6
Munchausen by proxy syndrome: misunderstood child abuse
Examining the current knowledge about the manifestations and consequences of this perplexing behaviour, this book assists all professionals working with chronically ill children in identifying and intervening with this bizarre and often ...
Teresa F. Parnell, Deborah O. Day, 1998
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Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy: Issuses in Diagnosis and Treatment
Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy is the deliberate creation or false reporting of illness in a child by a caretaker for the mere purpose of attracting attention.
Alex V. Levin, M.D., Mary S. Sheridan, 1995
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Disordered Mother Or Disordered Diagnosis?: Munchausen by ...
Disordered Mother or Disordered Diagnosis? begins with a thorough review of the original literature on Munchausen patients, from which authors David Allison and Mark Roberts demonstrate in detail how, psychiatric descriptions of this ...
David B. Allison, Mark S. Roberts, 1998
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Munchausen by Proxy: Identification, Intervention, and Case ...
Identification, Intervention, and Case Management Louisa Lasher, Mary S Sheridan. considering and acting upon the possibility of child maltreatment. For child protection and custody purposes, if MBP has been confirmed it is extremely  ...
Louisa Lasher, Mary S Sheridan, 2014
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Practical Aspects of Munchausen by Proxy and Munchausen ...
This book offers detailed insight into the dynamics of MBP abuse and the Munchausen offender.
Kathryn Artingstall, 1998

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MUNCHAUSEN BY PROXY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Munchausen by proxy is used in the context of the following news items.
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'Ex-Trans' Activists Exposed: The Big Name Behind Their Fight …
And it's usually a Munchausen by proxy-driven mother and it's always a kind of wimpy dad-kind of thing going on, mom wears the pants in the ... «Advocate.com, Jul 15»
2
Group Behind Planned Parenthood Attack Founded by Radicals and …
Read up on Munchausen by Proxy before @$$uming things next ..... of my own Munchausen by Proxy mother running her own Dr. Mengele ... «RH Reality Check, Jul 15»
3
Scott Walker: Abortion Decision Not Between a Woman and Her …
It took me many decades of research after surviving horrific abuse by my Munchausen by Proxy childbirth-ruined mother to find out about ... «RH Reality Check, Jul 15»
4
Obama Administration Notches Another Win in Fight Over …
But Munchausen by Proxy perp you prefers infanticide and matricide over “baby-killing” CONTRACEPTION. Sosefina intentionally smothered ... «RH Reality Check, Jul 15»
5
Profiting From Fetal Body Parts? The GOP Sure Is
You are a Munchausen by Proxy womb trafficker for pedophile priests! ..... contempt for our bodily integrity is Munchausen by Proxy abuse. «RH Reality Check, Jul 15»
6
Marriage Equality Backlash: Kansas Governor Issues Anti-LGBTQ …
... to commit criminal Munchausen by Proxy abuse against women and ... Your Munchausen by Proxy “charity” causes global poverty, climate ... «RH Reality Check, Jul 15»
7
Feds funding science fraud?
WASHINGTON, July 3, 2015 — Call it a case of scientific Munchausen by proxy. Biomedical researcher Dong-Pyou Han, formally of Iowa State ... «Communities Digital News, Jul 15»
8
Woman sentenced to prison for contaminating son's IV in Ohio
Prosecutors say Fluty may suffer from Munchausen by proxy syndrome, in which a caregiver fabricates a medical problem for someone in their ... «Reuters UK, Jul 15»
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Ohio women sentenced to six years for contaminating son's IV
Prosecutors say Fluty may suffer from Munchausen by proxy syndrome, in which a caregiver fabricates a medical problem for someone in their ... «Business Insider, Jul 15»
10
Kim Kardashian says family “thought Kylie Jenner had a brain
Kris probably had munchausen by proxy and was making Kylie sick. MsAwesomePants. Kylie has a new show coming out. “Quick, let's talk ... «Starcasm.net, Jul 15»

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