Associations to the word «Hypochondriasis»

Wiktionary

HYPOCHONDRIASIS, noun. (medicine) A mental disorder characterized by excessive fear of or preoccupation with a serious illness, despite medical testing and reassurance to the contrary.

Dictionary definition

HYPOCHONDRIASIS, noun. Chronic and abnormal anxiety about imaginary symptoms and ailments.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley