Definitions for: Hypochondriasis

[n] chronic and abnormal anxiety about imaginary symptoms and ailments

Webster (1913) Definition: Hy`po*chon"dri*a*sis, n. [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.

Synonyms: hypochondria

See Also: anxiety, anxiousness

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