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hypochondria

/hɪpənˈdɹɔniə/ noun · British & US
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What does hypochondria mean?

noun

Excessive worry about having a serious illness, often without any medical reason. A persistent and excessive preoccupation with the possibility of being ill.

Example

"Her hypochondria was so severe that she would often visit the doctor for minor complaints."

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