hyperchondria

Meanings

• Noun

  A condition in which a person is excessively concerned with their health, to the point of constantly seeking medical reassurance or diagnoses, despite having no or only minor symptoms.

  - "Despite having no real health issues, Sarah's hyperchondria led her to visit the doctor multiple times a week."
  - "Mark's hyperchondria made him anxious about every minor ache or pain, causing him to miss work often."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hyperchondria
dendria , renderia , mendacia

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Variants

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hypercapnia , hypercapnias , hypercapnic

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'hypere' (meaning 'above' or 'excessive') and 'chondros' (meaning 'cartilage'), due to the belief in the past that anxiety could affect the cartilage in the body.

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Trivia

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1. Hyperchondria was once considered a valid medical diagnosis, but it is now recognized as a symptom of other anxiety disorders.

2. The term 'hypochondriac' comes from the ancient belief that anxiety could affect the cartilage (hypochondrium) in the body.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anxiety Disorders: Hyperchondria is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by excessive health concerns and fear of having a serious illness.

2. Somatic Symptom Disorder: Hyperchondria can be considered a type of Somatic Symptom Disorder, which involves the presence of physical symptoms that are not explained by a general medical condition.

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Culture

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Hyperchondria, also known as Hypochondriasis, has been a topic of interest in various forms of media, such as literature and movies, often portraying the condition as a source of comedy due to the excessive worry and anxiety it entails.

How to Memorize "hyperchondria"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person constantly checking their body for symptoms and visiting the doctor frequently.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the excessive worry and anxiety related to health concerns.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Hyperchondria' (H - Hypersensitivity, Y - Yields, P - Preoccupation, E - Excessive, R - Reassurance, C - Constant, O - Obsession, N - Nervous, D - Disorder, R - Resulting, I - Inappropriate, A - Anxiety)

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