false pregnancy

American  

noun

Pathology, Veterinary Pathology.

1. physiological signs of pregnancy without conception; pseudocyesis.

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false pregnancy British  

noun

1. another name for phantom pregnancy

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Etymology

Origin of false pregnancy

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

Clark has seen several cases of false pregnancy in her practice.

From National Geographic

It won’t be clear if the panda is pregnant, or if she’s had what’s known as a false pregnancy, for several months.

From Washington Post

She also had a false pregnancy last year, and the year before, and as many as six other times previously.

From Washington Post

Meanwhile, the zoo has been waiting to find out whether Mei Xiang might be pregnant or is experiencing a false pregnancy.

From Washington Post

Zoo experts said Mei Xiang, 21, started to show changes in her behavior this month that might be a sign that she’s pregnant — or having a false pregnancy, which is relatively common in pandas.

From Washington Post