noun
- a person who is excessively worried about having a serious illness
adjective
- relating to or suffering from excessive concern about one’s health
Examples
- My uncle is such a hypochondriac that he visits the doctor every week.
- She displayed hypochondriac behavior, constantly checking her pulse.
- The hypochondriac was convinced that his headache was a brain tumor.
- His hypochondriac tendencies made him research every minor symptom online.
- The doctor reassured the hypochondriac patient that the tests were normal.
- Her hypochondriac nature caused unnecessary stress for the whole family.