hypochondria — excessive worry about having a serious illness despite medical reassurance
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: excessive worry about having a serious illness despite medical reassurance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌhaɪpəˈkɑːndriə/
Korean meaning: 의학적 보증에도 불구하고 심각한 질병에 걸렸다고 지나치게 걱정하는 증상; 건강염려증
Korean pronunciation: 하이포**칸**드리어
Example Sentences
- My friend's hypochondria is so bad that he googles every tiny symptom and convinces himself he has a rare disease.
- Her hypochondria led to countless medical appointments and unnecessary stress.
- Ever since watching that medical drama, his hypochondria has gotten worse and he thinks every headache is a brain tumor.
hypochondria
NOUN//ˌhaɪpəˈkɑːndriə//
excessive worry about having a serious illness despite medical reassurance
excessive worry about having a serious illness despite medical reassurance
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Hypochondria makes you fear bacteria, even in the cafeteria!
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Origin
고대 그리스인들은 복부 상단(갈비뼈 아래)에 우울과 불안의 원인이 있다고 믿었습니다. 'hypo(아래)'와 'chondria(연골, 갈비뼈)'가 합쳐진 말로, 원래는 우울증을 뜻했지만 점차 건강에 대한 과도한 걱정을 의미하게 되었습니다.
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“My friend's hypochondria is so bad that he googles every tiny symptom and convinces himself he has a rare disease.”
“Her hypochondria led to countless medical appointments and unnecessary stress.”
“Ever since watching that medical drama, his hypochondria has gotten worse and he thinks every headache is a brain tumor.”
“Therapy helped her understand that her hypochondria was rooted in anxiety rather than actual health problems.”
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