English
hypochondriacal
From hypochondriac + -al.
A compound of hypochondriac + -al
Ancient Greek ὑποχόνδριος ‘the space between the ribs and the navel’
Ancient Greek ὑποχονδριακός ‘of the region between the ribs and navel’
French hypocondriaque
English hypochondriac
Today it means
adj Coming from the hypochondria; pertaining to or caused by depressive spirits.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / hypochondriacal