hypochondriasis

Noun

Excessive worry about having a serious illness, despite medical testing and reassurance to the contrary.

ریشه

Derived from the late Latin 'hypochondriacus', from Greek 'hupokhondriakos', from 'hupokhondria', denoting the soft body area below the ribs.

مثال

• Hypochondriasis is a type of anxiety disorder.
• People with hypochondriasis often misinterpret normal bodily functions as symptoms of a serious disease.
• Hypochondriasis can be treated with cognitive behavioral therapy.

ترکیب‌های رایج

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