Hypochondriasis

Preoccupation with the fear of having, or the idea that one has, a serious disease based on the person's misinterpretation of bodily symptoms. (APA, DSM-IV)

Year introduced: NEUROSIS, HYPOCHONDRIACAL was HYPOCHONDRIACAL NEUROSES see HYPOCHONDRIASIS 1979-1980, was HYPOCHONDRIACAL NEUROSES see under HYPOCHONDRIASIS 1969-1978

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Tree Number(s): F03.875.450

MeSH Unique ID: D006998

Entry Terms:

• Hypochondriacal Neuroses
• Neurosis, Hypochondriacal
• Hypochondriacal Neurosis

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Psychiatry and Psychology Category
Mental Disorders
Somatoform Disorders
Hypochondriasis