Pronunciation: /ˌsaɪbərˈkɒndriə/
noun a form of hypochondria in which a person is excessively worried about having a serious medical condition based on information obtained online
A1 Cyberchondria is when someone searches online for medical information and becomes anxious about their health.
A2 Many people experience cyberchondria when they read about symptoms online and start to worry about having a serious illness.
B1 Cyberchondria can lead to unnecessary stress and anxiety as individuals self-diagnose based on information found on the internet.
B2 It is important to approach online health information with caution to avoid falling into the trap of cyberchondria.
C1 Individuals with cyberchondria may constantly seek reassurance from healthcare professionals despite multiple negative test results.
C2 The phenomenon of cyberchondria highlights the potential negative impact of unrestricted access to medical information on the internet.
formal Cyberchondria is a term used to describe the excessive anxiety and worry that can result from researching symptoms online.
informal My sister always falls into a spiral of cyberchondria whenever she reads about medical conditions on the internet.
slang I hate it when I start cyberchondria-ing after Googling my symptoms.
figurative His cyberchondria was like a dark cloud hanging over his head, constantly feeding his fears and worries.
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