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What is the definition or description of: hypochondria?
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Unrealistic worry : Unrealistic and constant worry about potential health issues.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Fears: Preoccupation with fears of having idea that one has serious disease based on persons misinterpretation of body symptoms . Preoccupation persist despite appropriate medical evaluation preoccupation cause distress or impairment in social , occupational areas of functioning.
Answered 1/28/2013
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