hypochondria
A formerly defined psychological disorder characterized by excessive preoccupation or…A formerly defined psychological disorder characterized by excessive preoccupation or worry about having a serious illness. No longer a current medical diagnosis; see hypochondriasis for more.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)A formerly defined psychological disorder characterized by excessive preoccupation or worry about having a serious illness. No longer a current medical diagnosis; see hypochondriasis for more.
Near-synonyms: hypochondriasis, valetudinarianism
Hypochondrie
ипохо́ндрияipoxóndrija
іпохондріяipoxondrija
(obsolete, uncountable)Melancholy; depression.
- chronic and abnormal anxiety about imaginary symptoms and ailments
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Origin
From New Latin hypochondria (the morbid condition so called, supposed to have its seat inFrom New Latin hypochondria (the morbid condition so called, supposed to have its seat in the upper part of the abdomen), from hypochondrium (see English hypochondrium for more).
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Synonyms
2 synonyms- chronic and abnormal anxiety about imaginary symptoms and ailments:hypochondriasis
Antonyms
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