Definition of hypochondriasis Hypochondriasis

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We found 4 definitions of hypochondriasis from 4 different sources.

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What does hypochondriasis mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

hypochondriasis - chronic and abnormal anxiety about imaginary symptoms and ailments
  hypochondria
  anxiety, anxiousness a vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • hypochondriasis (Noun)
    A mental disorder characterized by excessive fear of or preoccupation with a serious illness, despite medical testing and reassurance to the contrary.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • hypochondriasis (n.)
    A mental disorder in which melancholy and gloomy views torment the affected person, particularly concerning his own health.

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