Cyberchondriac

Pronunciation: /ˌsaɪbərˈkɒndriæk/

Definitions of cyberchondriac

noun a person who compulsively searches the internet for information about particular diseases or medical conditions they believe they have

Example Sentences

A1 My friend is a cyberchondriac and always thinks she has a serious illness when she looks up symptoms online.

A2 As a cyberchondriac, he spends hours researching his symptoms on the internet and convincing himself he has a rare disease.

B1 Being a cyberchondriac can lead to unnecessary anxiety and stress from constantly self-diagnosing based on information found online.

B2 The doctor had to reassure the cyberchondriac patient that their symptoms were not as serious as they feared after reading about them online.

C1 Despite being a cyberchondriac, she knew it was important to consult a medical professional for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

C2 The cyberchondriac's habit of self-diagnosing based on online information often led to unnecessary medical tests and consultations.

Examples of cyberchondriac in a Sentence

formal The doctor explained that a cyberchondriac is someone who excessively searches the internet for medical information.

informal My friend is such a cyberchondriac, always convinced they have some rare disease after Googling their symptoms.

slang Don't be a cyberchondriac and self-diagnose yourself based on what you read online.

figurative Being a cyberchondriac can lead to unnecessary anxiety and stress about one's health.

Grammatical Forms of cyberchondriac

• past tense: cyberchondriacked
• plural: cyberchondriacs
• comparative: more cyberchondriac
• superlative: most cyberchondriac
• present tense: cyberchondriacs
• future tense: will cyberchondriac
• perfect tense: have cyberchondriacked
• continuous tense: is cyberchondriacking
• singular: cyberchondriac
• positive degree: cyberchondriac
• infinitive: to cyberchondriac
• gerund: cyberchondriacking
• participle: cyberchondriacking

Origin and Evolution of cyberchondriac

First Known Use: 1998 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'cyberchondriac' is a blend of 'cyber' (related to computers and technology) and 'hypochondriac' (a person who is abnormally anxious about their health). It was coined to describe individuals who excessively search online for medical information and often convince themselves they have serious illnesses.

Evolution of the word: Since its first known use in 1998, the term 'cyberchondriac' has become increasingly relevant with the rise of internet usage for health-related searches. The word has evolved to encompass a broader range of behaviors associated with excessive online health research and self-diagnosis.