pseudoaddiction en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From pseudo- + addiction.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) A purported condition resembling drug addiction but caused by underprescription of drugs to treat pain in the patient, causing them to seek more.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pseudoaddictions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |