hypochondriac

Meanings

• noun

  A person who is excessively concerned with their own health and is constantly worrying about having a serious illness, despite having no or only minor symptoms.

  - "John's hypochondriac tendencies caused him to visit the doctor multiple times a week."
  - "Sarah's hypochondria made her believe that every cough was a sign of lung cancer."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˌhaɪpoʊˈkɑːndɹiæk/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

valetudinarian

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Rhymes

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monarch , anchorage , harborage

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Variants

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hypochondriac , hypochondriacs , hypochondriacal , hypochondriacally

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Etymology

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Originally from the Greek words hypo (under) and chondros (cartilage), the term was used to describe a condition characterized by excessive anxiety about health issues, particularly those related to the stomach and intestines.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hypochondriac' was first used in English in the late 16th century.

2. In ancient Greece, the term 'hypochondriac' was used to describe a condition characterized by pain in the hypochondriac region (the area below the ribs and above the stomach).

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Related Concepts

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1. illness anxiety disorder: A mental health condition characterized by excessive fear or anxiety about having a serious illness, despite no or only minor symptoms, similar to a hypochondriac.

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Culture

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The term 'hypochondriac' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in works dealing with mental health and illness. For instance, Edgar Allan Poe's short story 'The Black Cat' features a character named Montresor who is described as a hypochondriac. The term has also been used in various forms of art and music to depict individuals with excessive health anxieties.

How to Memorize "hypochondriac"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person constantly checking their body for symptoms, or imagine a person constantly going to the doctor for unnecessary tests.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hypochondriac' with excessive health anxiety, or remember it as a term for someone who is overly concerned with their health.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Health Anxiety Person' to remember the meaning of 'hypochondriac'.

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