Word: hypochondriasis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: hy
po
chon
dri
a
sis
Definition: A mental disorder characterized by excessive fear of or preoccupation with a serious illness, despite medical testing and reassurance to the contrary.
Morphemes:
Affix: hypochondriasis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A mental disorder characterized by excessive fear of or preoccupation with a serious illness, despite medical testing and reassurance to the contrary.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὑπό
Language: grc
Decoded: upo
Meaning: below
Affix: χόνδρος
Language: grc
Decoded: khondros
Meaning: cartilage
Affix: -iasis
Language: en
Decoded: -iasis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A pathological condition or process.