somaticizer
n.— «The results and Friedberg’s analysis indicated that Guilbeau was a somaticizer, meaning that he complained of physical ailments without physical cause.» —“No. 94-40691: Guilbeau v. W.W. Henry Co., et al.” U.S Court of Appeals for 5th Circuit, Western District of Louisiana June 11, 1996. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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