About The Word Hypochondriasis
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Hypochondriasis
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What's The Definition Of Hypochondriasis?
[n] chronic and abnormal anxiety about imaginary symptoms and ailments
Synonyms | Synonyms for Hypochondriasis: hypochondria Related Terms | Find terms related to Hypochondriasis: See Also | anxiety | anxiousness Hypochondriasis In Webster's Dictionary \Hy`po*chon"dri*a*sis\, n. [NL. So named because
supposed to have its seat in the hypochondriac regions. See
{Hypochondriac}, {Hypochondrium}, and cf. {Hyp}, 1st {Hypo}.]
(Med.)
A mental disorder in which melancholy and gloomy views
torment the affected person, particularly concerning his own
health.
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