Hypochondriasis (Noun)
Meaning
Chronic and abnormal anxiety about imaginary symptoms and ailments.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- His constant worrying about having every disease under the sun eventually led to a diagnosis of hypochondriasis.
- The internet had fueled her hypochondriasis, and she spent most of her free time researching symptoms online.
- Despite his doctor's reassurance that he was fine, John's hypochondriasis made him convinced that something was terribly wrong with him.
- After a few unnecessary doctor visits, Sarah realized that her hypochondriasis was controlling her life and making her miserable.
- Mark's hypochondriasis started to interfere with his relationships, as his friends and family grew tired of hearing about his endless list of imaginary ailments.