Definition of Hipochondriac
Hy`po*chon"dri*ac (?), a. [Gr. &?;
affocated in the hypochondrium: cf. F. hypocondriaque,
formerly spelt hypochondriaque.] 1. Of or
pertaining to hypochondria, or the hypochondriac regions.
2. Affected, characterized, or produced, by
hypochondriasis.
Hypochondriac region (Anat.), a
region on either side of the abdomen beneath the cartilages of the
false ribs, beside the epigastric, and above the lumbar,
region.
Hy`po*chon"dri*ac, n. A person
affected with hypochondriasis.
He had become an incurable
hypochondriac. Macaulay.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- A person affected with hypochondria
- Related to, or affected by hypochondria
- Related to, or located in the hypochondrium
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
You arrived at this page by searching for Hipochondriac
The correct Spelling of this word is: Hypochondriac
Thank you for visiting FreeFactFinder. On our home page you will find extensive articles covering
a wide range of topics.
|
