hypochondriac

1 of 2

adjective

hy·po·chon·dri·ac ˌhī-pə-ˈkän-drē-ˌak How to pronounce hypochondriac (audio)

: hypochondriacal

anatomy : of, relating to, or being the two regions of the abdomen lying on either side of the epigastric region and above the lumbar regions

hypochondriac

2 of 2

noun

: a person who is often or always worried about his or her own health : a person affected by hypochondria or hypochondriasis

… comparing America's addiction to polls to a hypochondriac's obsessive monitoring of his pulse rate.

Erica Goode

Although a self-avowed hypochondriac, he actually did suffer from a variety of ailments …

Eugenia Zukerman

Example Sentences

Noun My brother is a real hypochondriac. Every time he reads about some new disease, he thinks he has it.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Instead of Williams’ crippled shut-in Laura fussing over her glass figurines in the absence of a husband or happy future, Durang’s version features Lawrence, a hypochondriac who prizes his collection of cocktail swizzle sticks.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Nov. 2021 Don’t worry about seeming like a pain or a hypochondriac.

Essence, 2 Oct. 2021 Goosed along by Cliff Martinez’s ghostly electronic score, Soderbergh taps into our collective inner hypochondriac, making every character’s sniffle or rubbed eye bristle with potential danger.

Tim Grierson, Vulture, 7 July 2021 As seen on the show, Todd is somewhat of a hypochondriac.

Eileen Reslen, Country Living, 24 Aug. 2020 As with any adaptation, the script takes liberties: As Emma's hypochondriac father, Bill Nighy is sprightly, very nearly froggy.

Ted Scheinman, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Mar. 2020 People with traditionally hypochondriac tendencies usually have generalized anxiety about illnesses and symptoms, rather than about one particular disease.

Jamie Ducharme, Time, 27 Feb. 2020 The best part: the hypochondriac is played by Asa Butterfield, one of my 10 underrated crushes of 2019.

Kathleen Newman-bremang, refinery29.com, 14 June 2019 Sidney is a dashing antihero and Arthur a reserved hypochondriac.

Sarah Midkiff, refinery29.com, 13 Jan. 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

earlier, "arising in the hypochondria (organs of the upper abdomen behind the ribs)," borrowed from Middle French hypochondriaque, borrowed from Medieval Latin hypochondriacus, borrowed from Greek hypochondriakós, from hypochóndria + -akos -ac — more at hypochondria

Noun

borrowed from Middle French hypochondriaque, noun derivative of hypochondriaque hypochondriac entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1639, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

hypochondriac 1 of 2

adjective

hy·po·chon·dri·ac -drē-ˌak How to pronounce hypochondriac (audio)

: hypochondriacal

: situated below the costal cartilages

: of, relating to, or being the two abdominal regions lying on either side of the epigastric region and above the lumbar regions

hypochondriac

2 of 2

noun

: an individual affected with hypochondria or hypochondriasis

A person can be said to be a hypochondriac when his or her preoccupation with health or disease is so intense that it disrupts normal living habits and is disproportionate to any medical problems that actually exist.

People Weekly

单词	hypochondriac
释义	hypochondriac 1 of 2 adjective hy·po·chon·dri·ac ˌhī-pə-ˈkän-drē-ˌak 1 : hypochondriacal 2 anatomy : of, relating to, or being the two regions of the abdomen lying on either side of the epigastric region and above the lumbar regions hypochondriac 2 of 2 noun : a person who is often or always worried about his or her own health : a person affected by hypochondria or hypochondriasis … comparing America's addiction to polls to a hypochondriac's obsessive monitoring of his pulse rate. Erica Goode Although a self-avowed hypochondriac, he actually did suffer from a variety of ailments … Eugenia Zukerman Example Sentences Noun My brother is a real hypochondriac. Every time he reads about some new disease, he thinks he has it. Recent Examples on the Web Noun Instead of Williams’ crippled shut-in Laura fussing over her glass figurines in the absence of a husband or happy future, Durang’s version features Lawrence, a hypochondriac who prizes his collection of cocktail swizzle sticks. San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Nov. 2021 Don’t worry about seeming like a pain or a hypochondriac. Essence, 2 Oct. 2021 Goosed along by Cliff Martinez’s ghostly electronic score, Soderbergh taps into our collective inner hypochondriac, making every character’s sniffle or rubbed eye bristle with potential danger. Tim Grierson, Vulture, 7 July 2021 As seen on the show, Todd is somewhat of a hypochondriac. Eileen Reslen, Country Living, 24 Aug. 2020 As with any adaptation, the script takes liberties: As Emma's hypochondriac father, Bill Nighy is sprightly, very nearly froggy. Ted Scheinman, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Mar. 2020 People with traditionally hypochondriac tendencies usually have generalized anxiety about illnesses and symptoms, rather than about one particular disease. Jamie Ducharme, Time, 27 Feb. 2020 The best part: the hypochondriac is played by Asa Butterfield, one of my 10 underrated crushes of 2019. Kathleen Newman-bremang, refinery29.com, 14 June 2019 Sidney is a dashing antihero and Arthur a reserved hypochondriac. Sarah Midkiff, refinery29.com, 13 Jan. 2020 See More Word History Etymology Adjective earlier, "arising in the hypochondria (organs of the upper abdomen behind the ribs)," borrowed from Middle French hypochondriaque, borrowed from Medieval Latin hypochondriacus, borrowed from Greek hypochondriakós, from hypochóndria + -akos -ac — more at hypochondria Noun borrowed from Middle French hypochondriaque, noun derivative of hypochondriaque hypochondriac entry 1 First Known Use Adjective 1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 1639, in the meaning defined above Medical Definition hypochondriac 1 of 2 adjective hy·po·chon·dri·ac -drē-ˌak 1 : hypochondriacal 2 a : situated below the costal cartilages b : of, relating to, or being the two abdominal regions lying on either side of the epigastric region and above the lumbar regions hypochondriac 2 of 2 noun : an individual affected with hypochondria or hypochondriasis A person can be said to be a hypochondriac when his or her preoccupation with health or disease is so intense that it disrupts normal living habits and is disproportionate to any medical problems that actually exist. People Weekly hypochondriac 1 of 2 noun as in complainer a person who is often or always worried about being ill My brother is a real hypochondriac. Every time he reads about some new disease, he thinks he has it. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance complainer valetudinarian worrier worrywart malingerer whiner crock valetudinary grouch griper pessimist defeatist fusser bellyacher handwringer hypochondriac 2 of 2 adjective as in hypochondriacal Synonyms & Similar Words hypochondriacal disabled afflicted debilitated incapacitated troubled challenged lame diseased halt feeble sickly decrepit infirm weakly disordered fragile achy invalid weak feverish woozy seasick frail dizzy shaky squeamish nauseous carsick airsick nauseated queasy light-headed queazy qualmish Antonyms & Near Antonyms healthy whole well healthful sound hale cured wholesome better fit recovering conditioned convalescing able-bodied lusty hardy improved stalwart tough strong hearty well-conditioned chipper recuperating mending flourishing rugged thriving blooming robust flush rehabilitated bouncing See More
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