hypochondriac Synonyms
Another word for hypochondriac
• noun (Context 1)
A person who is abnormally and chronically anxious about their health, often interpreting minor or normal bodily sensations as signs of serious physical illness.
"As a self-confessed valetudinarian, he immediately assumes the worst whenever he develops a mild headache or cough."
• adjective (Context 2)
Relating to, characteristic of, or suffering from hypochondria; abnormally anxious about one's health.
"The physician patiently reassured the patient that his hypochondriacal fears were unfounded after all the diagnostic tests returned normal."
• adjective (Context 3)
Relating to or situated in the hypochondrium (the upper lateral region of the abdomen just below the lowest ribs).
"During the physical examination, the doctor palpated the right hypochondriacal region to check for tenderness over the liver."