hypochondria
hy.po.chon.dria \.hi--p*-'ka:n-dre--*\ n [NL, fr. LL, pl., upper abdomen (formerly regarded as the seat of hypochondria)], fr. Gk, lit., the parts under the cartilage (of the breastbone), fr. hypo- + chondros cartilage - more at GRIND : extreme depression of mind or spirits often centered on imaginary physic al ailments; specif : HYPOCHONDRIASIS