hypochondria

Meaning

1. (uncountable) 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.
2. (obsolete, uncountable) Melancholy; depression.

hypochondrium

The upper region of the abdomen, covering the upperribs, at each side of the epigastrium.

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Synonyms

hypochondriasis

melancholia

mistrustfulness

skepticism

suspiciousness

hypochodriasis

Translations

ipocondria

Hypochondrie

hypocondrie

hipocondría

hipocondria

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الوسواس

hipocondria

Etymology

Cognate with English: hypochondrium

In summary

From New Latin hypochondria (the morbid condition so called, supposed to have its seat in the upper part of the abdomen), from hypochondrium (see English hypochondrium for more).