"Fregoli delusion" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Fregoli delusions [plural]
Etymology: Named after the Italian actor Leopoldo Fregoli, who was renowned for his ability to make quick changes of appearance during his stage act. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Fregoli delusion (plural Fregoli delusions)
  1. The often paranoid delusion that different people are in fact a single person who changes appearance or is in disguise. It may be related to a brain lesion. Wikipedia link: Leopoldo Fregoli Synonyms: delusion of doubles, Fregoli syndrome

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