"Hypochondria" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Hypochondria is a mental health condition characterized by an excessive and persistent preoccupation with one's own health, especially with imaginary or minor illnesses. People with hypochondria, also known as health anxiety or illness anxiety disorder, tend to focus excessively on their bodily functions, constant worries about their health, and fears of contracting a serious illness.
Examples of Hypochondria
After listening to his doctor's diagnosis, John's hypochondria kicked in and he became convinced that he had a terminal illness.
Her friends and family were worried about her hypochondria, which was causing her to be overly anxious about every little ache and pain.
The constant barrage of medical news and information on social media had triggered a bout of hypochondria in Sarah, making her paranoid about her own health.
Tom's hypochondria made it difficult for him to focus on his work, as he was always worrying about his physical and mental health.
Despite his doctor's reassurance, David's hypochondria had him convinced that he had contracted a rare disease from a recent trip abroad.
Hypochlorous acid is a weak and unstable solution of chlorine, typically used as a disinfectant and sanitizer in various applications, such as water treatment, wound care, and food processing. It is commonly referred to as HOCl and is naturally produced by the body as a defense mechanism against invading microorganisms.
Hypochoeris is a genus of flowering plants in the dandelion tribe (Anthemideae) of the sunflower family (Asteraceae).
A hypochondriac is a person who is excessively and uncontrollably preoccupied with the fear of having a serious illness, especially one that is thought to be life-threatening.
A person who is excessively preoccupied with their health and is constantly worrying about falling ill, despite the lack of evidence of a real medical problem.
Hypochondriasis is a former term for what is now known as illness anxiety disorder (IAD). It refers to a mental health condition characterized by excessive and persistent worrying about having or contracting a serious illness, despite the absence of significant medical evidence to support these fears.
The hypochondrium is the upper, middle region of the abdomen, located between the costal arch (ribcage) and the umbilicus (belly button). In anatomy, it is also known as the epigastric region.