Meaning of hypochondriac in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌhaɪpəˈkɑndriˌæk/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    hypochondriac

    Definitions

    1. suffering from hypochondria

    Synonyms

  2. Noun

    hypochondriac

    Etymology

    late 16th century: coined in French from Greek hupokhondriakos, from hupokhondria (see hypochondria)

    Definitions

    1. a patient with imaginary symptoms and ailments

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