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1. (n.) hypochondria
an excessive preoccupation with one's health, usu. focusing on some particular symptom; excessive worry about one's health.
Etymology: (1555–65; < LL < Gk, neut. pl. of hypochóndrios pertaining to the part of the abdomen under the ribs (supposed seat of melancholy) =hypo-hypo - +
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1. (noun) hypochondria, hypochondriasis
chronic and abnormal anxiety about imaginary symptoms and ailments
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1. (noun) hypochondria
hypochondriasis; melancholy; the blues
2. hypochondria
of Hypochondrium
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