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Hypochondria

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<B>1.</B> Synonym for the disorder officially called hypochondriasis.

<B>2.</B> The plural of hypochondrium, referring to both sides of upper abdomen just below the rib cage.<BR>The ancients believed hypochondiasis was due to disturbed function of the organs of the upper abdomen

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