Definition for HYP-O-CHON'DRIAC

HYP-O-CHON'DRIAC, a.

  1. Pertaining to the hypochondria, or the parts of the body so called; as, the hypochondriac region.
  2. Affected by a disease, attended with debility, depression of spirits or melancholy.
  3. Producing melancholy, or low spirits.

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