Excessive worry about having or developing serious medical conditions, often involving misinterpretation of bodily sensations and persistent seeking of medical reassurance.
Example: People who interpret normal bodily sensations as signs of serious illness, frequently visit doctors for reassurance, and continue worrying despite negative test results.
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