Hypochondria (Topical Term)

Holmes, D.S. Abnormal psychology, c1991.

Intl. dict. med. biol. (Hypochondriasis, also called hypochondria, hypochondriacal neurosis; vapors: obsolete term for hypochondriasis)

MESH (Hypochondriasis x Neurosis, Hypochondriacal)

Campbell, R.J. Psychiatric dict., 1996 (Vapors: obs. Hysteria, hypochondriasis; Passio hypochondriaca: obs. Hypochondriasis)

OED (Vapor (def. 3b): Morbid condition supposed to be caused by the presence of such exhalations; depression of spirits, hypochondria, hysteria, or other nervous disorder (1665-1750))

Here are entered works on a disorder in which the patient shows unrealistic and excessive fear and anxiety about potential health problems. Works on a disorder in which the patient has numerous, recurrent, and long-lasting bodily complaints that are not due to any physical cause are entered under Somatization disorder.

Note under Somatization disorder