| 单词 | hypochondria |
| 释义 | hypochondria (once / 6969 pages) n Hypochondria is an abnormal anxiety about your health. If you are constantly worried that you have a grave illness, you might be suffering from hypochondria. Hypochondria comes from the Greek hupo meaning "under" and khondros meaning "sternal cartilage." This refers to the soft space under the ribs where the liver, gallbladder and spleen are located. Long ago, people believed that melancholy or sadness came from these organs. A person with hypochondria is convinced that her minor symptoms are signs of a more serious illness. Often hypochondriacs become paranoid about their health — either visiting doctors a lot or avoiding them altogether out of fear. WORD FAMILYhypochondria: hypochondriac, hypochondriacal, hypochondrias+/hypochondriac: hypochondriacally, hypochondriacs USAGE EXAMPLESThese scenes, or intrusive thoughts, are the result of anxiety and hypochondria, which intensified after she had her first baby. Washington Times(Nov 14, 2016) Some people worry excessively that they have a serious illness or are going to develop one, a disorder commonly called hypochondria or health anxiety. Washington Post(Nov 04, 2016) I wanted to write a novel about hypochondria. The Guardian(Oct 22, 2016) n chronic and abnormal anxiety about imaginary symptoms and ailments Syn|Hyper hypochondriasis anxiety, anxiousness (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic |
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