hypochondriacal definition
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hypochondriacal Medical Definition of hypochondriacal. : marked by unusual or excessive recurring concern about one's health : affected with or produced by hypochondria and especially hypochondriasis.
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Whats The Medical Term For A Person That Always Thinks They Are Sick? Not Medical Advice: It would be 'hypochondria' (hy-po-KON-dree-a), a mental disorder in which people believe or fear that they have a serious disease even though medical examination or tests show no sign of illness. The cause or causes of hypochondria are not clearly understood, and experts have varying views. One theory is that people who have hypochondria are excessively sensitive to their bodily sensations and may misinterpret their meaning. In some cases, hypochondria appears to be triggered by the death of a loved one.
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- Hypochondriasis is a mental disorder characterized by excessive fear of or preoccupation with a serious illness, despite medical testing and reassurance to the contrary.
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mitochondrion (mī'tə-kŏn'drē-ən) Plural mitochondria. A structure in the cytoplasm of all cells except bacteria in which food molecules (sugars, fatty acids, and amino acids) are broken down in the presence of oxygen and converted to energy in the form of ATP. Mitochondria have an inner and outer membrane.
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Hypochondrogenesis Hypochondrogenesis is a severe genetic disorder causing malformations of bone growth. The condition is characterized by a short body and limbs and abnormal bone formation in the spine and pelvis.
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hypo- hypo- or hyp- A prefix that means beneath or below, as in hypodermic, below the skin. It also means less than normal, as in hypoglycemia, having a level of sugar in the blood that is less than normal.
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- Solving the world's problems . . . one answer at a time. The term you're looking for is hypotonic, which basically  refers to having reduced pressure or tone. In biology, hypotonic  refers to having a lower osmotic pressure than a… particular fluid,  typically a body fluid or intracellular fluid. 4 people found this useful.
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- Hypochromia is characterized by an increase in central pallor. It is said to be present when greater than 1/2 of the cell diameter has central pallor. Hypochromia is caused by a deficiency in the production of hemoglobin, which is usually the result of iron deficiency caused by chronic hemorrhage. Poikilocytes are frequent in iron-lack anemia and are thought to result from oxidation of the erythrocyte membrane resulting in fragmentation.
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- the region of the body pertaining to the neck; also called the neck region. hypochondriac region. part of the abdominal region specific to the area just below the cartilage of the ribs, which includes a right and left hypochondriac region on either side of the epigastric region, also called the infrachondral region. Cranial.
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- Medical Definition of mitochondrion. plural. mitochondria. \-drē-ə\play. : any of various round or long cellular organelles of most eukaryotes that are found outside the nucleus, produce energy for the cell through cellular respiration, and are rich in fats, proteins, and enzymes—called also chondriosome.
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- Also, hypochondriacal, H05/H0509000 hahy-poh-kuh n-drahy-uh-kuh l, ˌhaɪ poʊ kənˈdraɪ ə kəl. Psychiatry. pertaining to or suffering from hypochondria, an excessive preoccupation with and worry about one's health: The comedy is aimed at the hypochondriac demographic. produced by hypochondria: Hypochondriac feelings overwhelmed her.
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- Fire Signs Descriptions: Aries - Leo - Sagittarius. Elbert Wade, PMAFA - Professional Certified Consultant Astrologer. Copyright  Dell Magazines [Dell Horoscope] -- Online version Copyright  1999 - 2016 - Elbert Wade [Author]
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Hypochromic anemia Hypochromic anemia. Hypochromic anemia is a generic term for any type of anemia in which the red blood cells (erythrocytes) are paler than normal. (Hypo- refers to less, and chromic means color.) A normal red blood cell will have an area of pallor in the center of it; it is biconcave disk shaped. In hypochromic cells, this area of central pallor is increased.
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Resolving subclinical hypothyroidism symptoms Subclinical hypothyroidism is a term that refers to abnormally low thyroid function when TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) is slightly high or almost high, but blood levels of thyroid hormones are normal. Up to 8% of the general population has subclinical hypothyroidism.
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- Definition of HYPOSTASIS. 1. a: something that settles at the bottom of a fluid b: the settling of blood in the dependent parts of an organ or body. 2. : person 3.
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- Hypochondriasis, or hypochondria, is an overwhelming fear that you have a serious disease, even though health care providers can find no evidence of illness.
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Definitions &Translations Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  hypochondriacal(Adjective) Coming from the hypochondria; pertaining to or caused by depressive spirits. 2  hypochondriacal(Adjective) Suffering from hypochondria.
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Hypochondria Hypochondria (or hypochondriasis), sometimes referred to as health anxiety or health phobia), is a disorder in which one has the unfounded belief that one is suffering from a serious illness. The primary feature of hypochondriasis is excessive fear of having a serious disease.
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- (June 2009). Hypochondriasis also known as hypochondria, health anxiety or illness anxiety disorder, refers to worry about having a serious illness. This debilitating condition is the result of an inaccurate perception of the condition of body or mind despite the absence of an actual medical condition.
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hypertonic hypotonic - (of living tissue) lacking normal tone or tension. hypertonic - (of living tissue) in a state of abnormally high tension; hypertonic muscle tissue. hypertonic - (of a solution) having a higher osmotic pressure than a comparison solution. isosmotic, isotonic - (used of solutions) having the same or equal osmotic pressure.
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- Medical Definition of Hypocalcemia. Hypocalcemia: Lower-than-normal level of calcium in the blood, which makes the nervous system highly irritable, as evidenced by tetany (spasms of the hands and feet, muscle cramps, abdominal cramps, and overly active reflexes). Chronic hypocalcemia contributes to poor mineralization of bones, soft bones (osteomalacia), and osteoporosis.
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hypo- hypo-. or hyp-. A prefix that means beneath or below, as in hypodermic, below the skin. It also means less than normal, as in hypoglycemia, having a level of sugar in the blood that is less than normal.
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Hypochondriasis Hypochondriasis, also known as hypochondria, health anxiety or illness anxiety disorder, refers to worry about having a serious illness. This debilitating condition is the result of an inaccurate perception of the condition of body or mind despite the absence of an actual medical condition. An individual suffering from hypochondriasis is known as a hypochondriac. Hypochondriacs become unduly alarmed about any physical or psychological symptoms they detect, no matter how minor the symptom may be, and are convinced that they have, or are about to be diagnosed with, a serious illness.
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- (June 2009) Hypochondriasis, also known as hypochondria, health anxiety or illness anxiety disorder, refers to worry about having a serious illness. This debilitating condition is the result of an inaccurate perception of the condition of body or mind despite the absence of an actual medical condition.
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Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia Summary Summary. Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia (FHH) is a benign, inherited condition that causes abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia). Affected individuals usually do not have any signs or symptoms of the condition, and hypercalcemia is often diagnosed incidentally. In some individuals, weakness, fatigue, thought disturbance, and/or excessive thirst (polydipsia) have been reported.
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hypometabolism Medical Definition of hypometabolism. : a condition (as in myxedema or hypothyroidism) marked by an abnormally low metabolic rate.