Hypochondriasis Definition
hīpəkändrīəsis, hīpəkəndrīəsis
hypochondriases
noun
Webster's New World
(medicine) A mental disorder characterized by excessive fear of or preoccupation with a serious illness, despite medical testing and reassurance to the contrary.
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hypochondriasis
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hypochondriasesOrigin of Hypochondriasis
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From New Latin, a more correct term for hypochondria, from hypochondrium + -iasis.
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