hypochondriasis

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun chronic and abnormal anxiety about imaginary symptoms and ailments

Etymology

From New Latin; by surface analysis, hypochondr(ium) + -iasis. See also hypochondria, hypochondrium, and Wikipedia at hypochondriasis § Etymology.

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Synonyms

hypochondria

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