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What is a hypochondriac?
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Fear of sickness: Someone who is overly concerned about physical events to the point they see illness in everyday bodily functions.
Answered 5/29/2015
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A hypochondriac is: someone who has hypochondria. Hypochondria is now called health anxiety disorder. It occurs when a person becomes obsessed with the idea that they have serious medical problems /condition (when there is no diagnosed condition).
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