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Term: hypochondriac

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A person who is excessively worried about having a serious illness, despite having no or only mild symptoms.

Example sentence: A hypochondriac often spends excessive time researching their symptoms online, convinced they have a life-threatening condition.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Relating to or characteristic of hypochondria.

Example sentence: He displayed hypochondriac tendencies, constantly complaining about aches and pains without seeking medical advice.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 2: A region suffering from hypochondria.

Example sentence: The small town had an unusually high number of hypochondriacs, leading to an overburdened local healthcare system.

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