hypochondriac

hypochondriac definition - medical

hy·po·chon·dri·ac (hīˌpə-kŏnˈdrē-ăkˌ)

noun
A person afflicted with hypochondria.
adjective
  1. Relating to or afflicted with hypochondria.
  2. Relating to or located in the left or right hypochondrium.

Related Forms:

  • hyˌpo·chon·driˈa·cal (-kŏn-drīˈə-kəl) adjective

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