hypochondriasis
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English
Etymology
From New Latin, a more correct term for hypochondria, from hypochondrium + -iasis.
Noun
hypochondriasis (countable and uncountable, plural hypochondriases)
- (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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Translations
excessive fear of or preoccupation with a serious illness
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References
- Answers.com
- “hypochondriasis”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.
- “hypochondriasis”, in The Century Dictionary , New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911, →OCLC.
- “hypochondriasis”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.