hypochondria

n. morbid concern with the state of one’s health, including unfounded beliefs of ill health. The individual is often focused on having one type of illness at a time. When severe and disabling, this preoccupation is classified as a mental disorder and known as hypochondriasis. —hypochondriac or hypochondriacal adj. —hypochondriac n.

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November 24th 2024

Aveyron boy

see wild boy of Aveyron.