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Capgras Syndrome

Medical Definition: A psychotic disorder characterized by the patient's belief that acquaintances or closely related persons have been replaced by doubles or imposters.
Guide Notes: a psychosis wherein patient thinks familiar persons are doubles of themselves or imposters
Previously Indexed: Psychoses (1966-1981)

Capgras Syndrome Medical Definitions and Terms

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