• Hypochondriasis

    Origin

    From New Latin, a more correct term for hypochondria, from hypochondrium + -iasis.

    Full definition of hypochondriasis

    Noun

    hypochondriasis

    (plural hypochondriases)
    1. (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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