hypochondriasis
- Subj. Area:
- V Medicine and Care
- Ger:
- Hypochondrie
- Fr:
- hypocondrie
- History:
- 2010
- SN:
- Preoccupation with the fear of having, or the idea that one has, a serious disease based on the person's misinterpretation of bodily symptoms (MeSH-2010); do not confuse with 'malingering' which means the simulation of symptoms of illness or injury with intent to deceive in order to obtain a goal
- UF:
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hypochondria
hypochondriacs
- RT:
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fear
neurotic disorders
psychosomatic disorders
- Conc:
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B: -
E: -
I: -
M: Hypochondriasis (D006998)
