hypochonder

Definitions of hypochonder
  1. noun
    a patient with imaginary symptoms and ailments
    synonyms: zwartkijker
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    type of:
    patiënt, zieke
    a person who requires medical care
  2. noun
    weak or sickly person especially one morbidly concerned with his or her health
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    type of:
    lijder
    a person suffering from an illness
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