hypochondriasis

From New Latin, a more correct term for hypochondria, from hypochondrium + -iasis.

hypochondriasis (countable and uncountable, plural hypochondriases)

1. (medicine) A mental disorder characterized by excessive fear of or preoccupation with a serious illness, despite medical testing and reassurance to the contrary.

• hypochondria
• hypochondriac

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