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Meaning of 'hypochondriasis' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Hypochondriasis [ n.]
- A mental disorder in which melancholy and gloomy views torment the affected person, particularly concerning his own health.

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  • Hypochondriasis
    One type of somatoform disorder is hypochondriasis, in which people have a constant fear of illness and a preoccupation with their health.

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