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hypochondria

/ˌhaɪ.pəˈkɒn.dri.ə/

Traducción: Sustantivo que designa un estado caracterizado por una preocupación o miedo excesivos a padecer una enfermedad grave, a menudo basado en la interpretación errónea de sensaciones corporales normales., Sustantivo que designa en anatomía cada una de las dos regiones superiores laterales del abdomen, situadas bajo las costillas y a ambos lados del epigastrio.

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noun

/ˌhaɪ.pəˈkɒn.dri.ə/C1formalmedical
  • esSustantivo que designa un estado caracterizado por una preocupación o miedo excesivos a padecer una enfermedad grave, a menudo basado en la interpretación errónea de sensaciones corporales normales.

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.

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  1. Health anxiety disorderC1formalmedical

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

    esHipocondría

    • 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.

    Sinónimoshypochondriasis

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

noun

hypochondrium/ˌhaɪ.pəˈkɒn.dri.əm/C2formalmedical
  • esSustantivo que designa en anatomía cada una de las dos regiones superiores laterales del abdomen, situadas bajo las costillas y a ambos lados del epigastrio.

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.

    esHipocondrio

    • 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.
Formas
  • hypochondria plural form
  • hypochondria's possessive plural form
  • hypochondrium's possessive singular form