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hypochondria

/ˌhaɪ.pəˈkɒn.dri.ə/

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noun

/ˌhaɪ.pəˈkɒn.dri.ə/C1formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее состояние, характеризующееся чрезмерным беспокойством или страхом перед серьезным заболеванием, часто основанное на неправильной интерпретации нормальных телесных ощущений.

A noun referring to a condition characterized by excessive worry or fear about having a serious illness, often based on misinterpretation of normal bodily sensations.

uncountable

  1. Health anxiety disorderC1formalmedical

    A condition characterized by excessive worry about having a serious illness, despite medical reassurance.

    ruИпохондрия

    • His hypochondria led him to visit multiple doctors for the same symptoms.
    • She was diagnosed with hypochondria after years of unnecessary medical tests.
    • Hypochondria can significantly impact a person's quality of life.

    Synonymshypochondriasis

Forms
  • hypochondrias plural form
  • hypochondrias' possessive plural form
  • hypochondria's possessive singular form

noun

hypochondrium/ˌhaɪ.pəˈkɒn.dri.əm/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее верхнюю область живота, расположенную непосредственно под нижними ребрами с обеих сторон от надчревной области.

A noun referring to the upper region of the abdomen located just below the lowest ribs on either side of the epigastrium.

  1. Upper abdominal regionC2formalmedical

    The upper region of the abdomen located just below the lowest ribs on either side of the epigastrium.

    ruПодреберье

    • The doctor palpated the patient's left hypochondrium to check for tenderness.
    • Pain in the right hypochondrium can sometimes indicate gallbladder issues.
    • An ultrasound of the hypochondrium was ordered to examine the liver and spleen.
Forms
  • hypochondria plural form
  • hypochondria's possessive plural form
  • hypochondrium's possessive singular form