illness anxiety disorder
noun
plural illness anxiety disorders
: excessive concern and worry over a prolonged period of time about having or getting a serious illness despite a lack of physical bodily symptoms : preoccupation with one's usually normal bodily functions and sensations accompanied by the belief that they are signs of a serious or life-threatening medical condition
But if you're excessively worrying about your health—especially if you've seen your doctor and you've been tested or cleared of any issues―it might be worth speaking to a mental health professional. … Illness anxiety disorder, which is often referred to as health anxiety and hypochondria, is a very real condition that can be managed.—Lindsay Holmes
called also hypochondria, hypochondriasis
compare somatic symptom disorderLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
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