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hypochondriasis

hy·poc·hond·riasis

US/ˌhaɪːpɔ.kanˈdɹaɪːəsɪs/ uncommon

noun

1.

chronic and abnormal anxiety about imaginary symptoms and ailments

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Origin

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

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