mass psychogenic illness

noun

, Pathology.

1. a condition in which a large group of people report similar physical symptoms that are traceable to psychological factors rather than environmental or physiological factors.

Example Sentences

Some published reports have suggested that the symptoms were characteristic of "mass psychogenic illness," but the declassified report rejects that, finding that the AHIs "do not fit criteria for mass psychogenic illness."

From Salon

The U.N. concluded that the symptoms were the result of mass psychogenic illness, a form of social panic.

From New York Times

Some published reports have suggested that the symptoms were characteristic of "mass psychogenic illness," but the declassified report rejects that, finding that the AHIs "do not fit criteria for mass psychogenic illness."

From Salon

No evidence was found to support the suspicions, and WHO said it appeared to be a “mass psychogenic illness.”

From Seattle Times

No evidence was found to support the suspicions, and WHO said it appeared to be a “mass psychogenic illness.”

From Seattle Times