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hypochondriasis

/ˌhaɪ.pə.kɒnˈdraɪ.ə.sɪs/

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noun

/ˌhaɪ.pə.kɒnˈdraɪ.ə.sɪs/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее хроническую и ненормальную тревогу по поводу воображаемых симптомов и недугов, часто включающую устойчивую веру в наличие серьёзного заболевания, несмотря на медицинские заверения.

A noun referring to a chronic and abnormal anxiety about imaginary symptoms and ailments, often involving a persistent belief that one has a serious illness despite medical reassurance.

uncountable

  1. Health anxiety disorderC1formalmedical

    A chronic condition characterized by excessive worry about having a serious illness, despite having no or only mild symptoms.

    ruИпохондрия

    • His hypochondriasis led him to visit multiple doctors every month.
    • Therapy can help manage the anxiety associated with hypochondriasis.
    • She was diagnosed with hypochondriasis after years of worrying about imaginary ailments.

    Synonymshypochondria

Forms
  • hypochondriases plural form
  • hypochondriases' possessive plural form
  • hypochondriasis's possessive singular form