
Description
There are many eponymous disorders and diseases, but Munchausen is an interesting case of a disease named after a character who is based on a real person. Dr. Sydnee and Justin talk about Hieronymus Karl Friedrich von Münchhausen and how his fantastic stories became stuck to his name forever.
Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/
World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/
Show Information
Show: Sawbones
Host: Justin & Dr. Sydnee McElroy
Series: Sawbones
Episode Stats
Published: Aug 26, 2025 16:00
Duration: 41m
File Size: 38.1 MB
Episode ID: sawbones_sawbones_munchausen_syndrome
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