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Munchausen — may refer to:*Baron Münchhausen (1720 1797), a German nobleman whose adventurous life was later fictionalized in literature.In culture* Les Aventures de baron de Munchhausen (1911), a silent film directed by Georges Méliès. * Münchhausen (1943),… … Wikipedia
Munchausen — Münchausen Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. Karl Friedrich Hiéronymus, baron de Münchhausen (1720 1797) est un militaire allemand devenu un personnage fictif auteur d exploits fabuleux.… … Wikipédia en Français
Münchausen — Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. Karl Friedrich Hiéronymus, baron de Münchhausen (1720 1797) est un militaire allemand devenu un personnage fictif auteur d exploits fabuleux. Le syndrome… … Wikipédia en Français
Munchausen — in reference to unbelievable stories (1850) is in reference to Baron Karl Friedrich Hieronymus von Münchhausen (1720 1797), German adventurer who served in the Russian army against the Turks; wildly exaggerated exploits attributed to him are told … Etymology dictionary
Munchausen — [mun′chou΄zən, moon′chou΄zən; mun′chô΄zən, moon′chô΄zən] Baron ( Karl Friedrich Hieronymus von Münchhausen) 1720 97; Ger. soldier & adventurer known for his exaggerated tales of his exploits, esp. as collected by Rudolf Erich Raspe (1737 94), Ger … Universalium
Munchausen — [mun′chou΄zən, moon′chou΄zən; mun′chô΄zən, moon′chô΄zən] Baron ( Karl Friedrich Hieronymus von Münchhausen) 1720 97; Ger. soldier & adventurer known for his exaggerated tales of his exploits, esp. as collected by Rudolf Erich Raspe (1737 94), Ger … English World dictionary
Munchausen — n. Baron von Munchausen (1720 1797, born Karl Friedrich Hieronymus), German born soldier of Russian campaigns, teller of exaggerated tales of heroic exploits; hero of the fictional stories written by Rudolph Erich Raspe … English contemporary dictionary
Munchausen — noun German raconteur who told preposterous stories about his adventures as a soldier and hunter; his name is now associated with any telling of exaggerated stories or winning lies (1720 1797) • Syn: ↑Munchhausen, ↑Karl Friedrich Hieronymus von… … Useful english dictionary
Münchausen syndrome by proxy — Classification and external resources DiseasesDB 33167 eMedicine med/3544 … Wikipedia
Münchausen by Internet — is a pattern of behavior in which Internet users seek attention by feigning illnesses in online venues such as chat rooms, message boards, and Internet Relay Chat (IRC). It has been described in medical literature as a manifestation of factitious … Wikipedia
Munchausen by Internet — is a type of factitious disorder which utilizes the Internet s easy access to a broad audience. It is not recognized by the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). The term was coined by Marc D Feldman, M.D. [… … Wikipedia
