noun
- excessive worry about having a serious illness, especially when there is no medical evidence of disease
Usage: medical/psychological term
Examples
- His hypochondria led him to visit the doctor every week for minor symptoms.
- She struggled with hypochondria after reading about diseases online.
- The therapist helped him overcome his hypochondria through cognitive behavioral therapy.
- Hypochondria can cause real distress even when no physical illness is present.
- Her hypochondria made her interpret every headache as a sign of a brain tumor.
- The support group was designed for people dealing with hypochondria and health anxiety.