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formication

formication Formication, as supported by this packet, refers to a delusional disorder in which a person believes they are infested by insects or other parasites.

Formication, as supported by this packet, refers to a delusional disorder in which a person believes they are infested by insects or other parasites. It is often associated with itching or other skin symptoms and may occur on its own or in connection with another medical or psychiatric condition.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Delusional Parasitosis” (D063726).
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