fækˈtichəl

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or caused by factitious behavior or a factitious disease, especially one caused by self-inflicted injuries.

“The psychiatrist specialized in treating patients with factitial disorders.”

2. noun

a factitious disorder or a self-inflicted injury.

“The patient’s factitial condition required extensive therapy and counseling.”

3. verb

to cause or create a factitious disorder, especially by self-inflicted injuries.

“She was accused of factitiling her injuries to get attention and sympathy.”