Fregoli delusion
English
Etymology
Named after the Italian actor Leopoldo Fregoli, who was renowned for his ability to make quick changes of appearance during his stage act.
Noun
Fregoli delusion (plural Fregoli delusions)
- 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.
Synonyms
- delusion of doubles
- Fregoli syndrome