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hypochondria

/ˌhaɪpoʊˈkɑndriə/ /ˌhaɪpəˈkɑndriə/

Meanings
noun
A psychological disorder characterized by excessive preoccupation or worry about having a serious illness.

Examples :

"John's constant worrying about every minor ache and pain suggests he might be suffering from hypochondria. "
medicine mind disease

Related Words

Illustration epigastrium

epigastrium noun

/ˌɛpɪˈɡæstriəm/ /ˌɛpɪˈdʒæstriəm/

The upper middle region of the abdomen, between the umbilical and hypochondriac regions.

"My doctor pressed gently on my epigastrium to check for any tenderness. "

Illustration disorder

disorder noun

/dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/ /dɪsˈɔːɹdɚ/

Absence of order; state of not being arranged in an orderly manner.

"After playing the children left the room in disorder."

Illustration depression

depression noun

/dɪˈpɹɛʃən/ /dəˈpɹɛʃ(ə)n/

In psychotherapy and psychiatry, a state of mind producing serious, long-term lowering of enjoyment of life or inability to visualize a happy future.

"Sarah's depression made it hard to enjoy her usual school activities and look forward to the future. "

Illustration constant

constant noun

/ˈkɒnstənt/ /ˈkɑnstənt/

That which is permanent or invariable.

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

Illustration preoccupation

preoccupation noun

/priˌɑkjəˈpeɪʃən/ /priˌɔkjəˈpeɪʃən/

The state of being preoccupied or an idea that preoccupies the mind; enthrallment.

"His constant preoccupation with the upcoming exam made it hard for him to enjoy his family dinner. "

Illustration psychological

psychological adjective

/ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkl/

Of or pertaining to psychology.

"The teacher's psychological approach to teaching helped students feel more comfortable in class. "

Illustration excessive

excessive adjective

/ɪkˈsɛsɪv/

Exceeding the usual bounds of something; extravagant; immoderate.

"Putting a wide vibrato on a single 16th triplet note at 160 beats per minute seems rather excessive."

Illustration seriously

seriously adverb

/ˈsɪəɹi.əsli/ /ˈsiɹi.əsli/

(manner) In a serious or literal manner.

"He was hoping that we would take him seriously."

Illustration suffering

suffering verb

/ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/

To undergo hardship.

"Is anyone here afraid of suffering hardship?"

Illustration tenderness

tenderness noun

/ˈtɛn.də.nɪs/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ.nɪs/

A tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings

"When the lovers were together, their cold indifference gave way to love and tenderness."

Illustration melancholy

melancholy noun

/ˈmelənkəli/ /ˈmɛl.ənˌkɑl.i/

Black bile, formerly thought to be one of the four "cardinal humours" of animal bodies.

"Ancient medical texts described the "melancholy" as a harmful bodily fluid, believed to cause sadness and illness. "

Illustration characterized

characterized verb

/ˈkæɹəktəɹaɪzd/

To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).

"The teacher characterized the student as disruptive in class. "