What is the true meaning of Hypochondriacs?

What is the true meaning of Hypochondriacs?
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It refers to an obsession of the idea of being or having a serious but undiagnosed medical condition. It usually occurs during adulthood. It is characterized by having intense fear, worrying about minor symptoms.  It requires medical diagnosis, can be chronic and one can live with it for a lifetime.  Sometimes it's referred to as health anxiety.
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