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Munchausen syndrome (factitious disorder) is a psychological condition characterized by individuals deliberately assuming the "sick role" by feigning symptoms or intentionally harming themselves through various methods. This disorder manifests when individuals claim to have physical or psychological illnesses and seek medical interventions to treat these fabricated conditions. The syndrome derives its name from the 1785 novel The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen in Russia by Rudolf Eric