folie a deux (n)

n14387604

type n
lex_filenum 26
def the simultaneous occurrence of symptoms of a mental disorder (as delusions) in two persons who are closely related (as siblings or man and wife)
Outgoing links
Hypernym mental disorder, mental disturbance, disturbance, psychological disorder, folie
Incoming links
Hyponym mental disorder, mental disturbance, disturbance, psychological disorder, folie

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