hypochondria
1 synonym for hypochondria, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Excessive worry about having a serious illness, once treated as a psychological disorder in its own right but no longer a current medical diagnosis.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
hypochondriasis
How to use hypochondria
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
suffer from hypochondria
a bout of hypochondria
accused of hypochondria
hypochondria and anxiety
It is used both in everyday speech and in a medical setting, and calling someone a hypochondriac can sound unkind.
Etymology
The word comes from New Latin, from hypochondrium, and was used for a condition thought to have its seat in the upper part of the abdomen.
Full origin of hypochondria →Frequently asked questions
What is hypochondria?
Hypochondria is excessive worry about having a serious illness. It is no longer a current medical diagnosis.
Is hypochondria still a medical diagnosis?
No. It was formerly defined as a psychological disorder, but it is no longer a current medical diagnosis.
What is another word for hypochondria?
Hypochondriasis is a near-synonym.
