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hypochondria

 

[ หŒhaษชpษ™หˆkษ’ndriษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mental health

Hypochondria, also known as illness anxiety disorder, is a psychological condition wherein a person is excessively worried about having a serious illness. This disorder can lead to significant distress and impairment in social and occupational functioning. Individuals with hypochondria often misinterpret normal bodily sensations as severe health issues. This condition may require mental health treatment to help individuals understand and manage their anxiety regarding health.

Synonyms

health anxiety, illness anxiety disorder, somatic symptom disorder

Examples of usage

  • She was diagnosed with hypochondria after frequent visits to the doctor.
  • His hypochondria made it difficult for him to enjoy a normal life.
  • People with hypochondria often seek unnecessary medical tests.
  • Hypochondria can lead to chronic anxiety about health.

Translations

Translations of the word "hypochondria" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น hipocondria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคพเค‡เคชเฅ‹เค•เฅ‰เคจเฅเคกเฅเคฐเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hypochondrie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hipokondria

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั–ะฟะพั…ะพะฝะดั€ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ hipochondria

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ’ใƒใ‚ณใƒณใƒ‰ใƒชใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hypocondrie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hipocondrรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hipokondriya

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํžˆํฌ์ฝ˜๋“œ๋ฆฌ์•„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ูŠุจูˆูƒูˆู†ุฏุฑูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hypochondrie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hypochondria

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็–‘็—…็—‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hipohondrija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hypokondrรญa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะธะฟะพั…ะพะฝะดั€ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒ˜แƒžแƒแƒฅแƒแƒœแƒ“แƒ แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hipokondriya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hipocondrรญa

Etymology

The term hypochondria originates from the Greek word 'hypochondriasis', which refers to the area below the rib cage (the hypochondriac region) where many believed physical ailments originated. The concept has evolved over the centuries, with earlier associations of hypochondria with melancholia and the idea of imbalances in bodily fluids. By the 19th century, hypochondria became recognized as a mental illness characterized by an overwhelming fear of being ill without any substantial medical evidence. Its classification has changed with the advent of modern psychology, as it is now often considered under the umbrella of anxiety disorders. This evolution reflects the growing understanding of the mind-body connection and the complexities of mental health.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,969 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.