da costa's syndrome

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What does da costa's syndrome mean?

A syndrome whose symptoms resemble those of heart disease, but without the physiological abnormalities; it is now considered a manifestation of an anxiety disorder.

Where does da costa's syndrome come from?

Named after Jacob Mendes Da Costa, who investigated and described the disorder during the American Civil War.

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