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Webster 1913 Edition


Hypochondriasis

Hyˊpo-chon′dri-a-sis

,
Noun.
[NL. So named because supposed to have its seat in the hypochondriac regions. See
Hypochondriac
,
Hypochondrium
, and cf.
Hyp
, 1st
Hypo
.]
(Med.)
A mental disorder in which melancholy and gloomy views torment the affected person, particularly concerning his own health; a morbid and deluded belief that one is afflicted with disease.

Syn. – hypochondria.

Webster 1828 Edition


Hypochondriasis

HYPOCHONDRI'ASIS

,
Noun.
Hypochondriacism.

Definition 2024


hypochondriasis

hypochondriasis

English

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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