(programming) A proxy that controls the copying of an object by deferring the copy until it is required by a client.

plural of copy-on-write proxy

(programming) A proxy that provides additional actions whenever an object is referenced, such as counting the number of references to the object.

plural of complexity-hiding proxy

plural of open proxy server

a psychological disorder in which a caregiver and especially a parent induces the symptoms of a disease or injury in their child, falsifies the child's medical history, or tampers with the child's diagnostic specimens in order to create a situation that typically requires medical attention