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Hypochondria

Definition:

Hypochondria, also known as illness anxiety disorder, is a mental disorder characterized by excessive worry about having a serious medical condition, despite no or minimal evidence of illness.

Senses:

• Noun: A person's excessive worry and fear of having a serious illness.
• Noun: A persistent belief or fear of having a specific disease based on symptom misinterpretation.

Examples:

• Noun: Her constant hypochondria made her visit the doctor almost every week.
• Noun: Despite numerous medical tests showing no signs of any disease, his hypochondria continued to consume his thoughts.
• Noun: People with hypochondria often spend excessive time researching symptoms online, fueling their fear of being sick.

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• Hypochondria Explained
• Overcoming Hypochondria: A Self-Help Guide
• The Hypochondriacs: Nine Tormented Lives