OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 32131

hypochondria

/ˌhaɪpə(ʊ)ˈkɒndriə/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
hipocondría • patofobia
A formerly defined psychological disorder characterized by excessive preoccupation or worry about having a serious illness. No longer a current medical diagnosis; see hypochondriasis for more.
Near-synonym: hypochondriasis
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