hypochondric adjective2 •(no longer used) Hypochondriac (related to or affected by hypochondria). •(no longer used) Hypochondriac (related to or located in the hypochondrium).This organ is situated in the superior part of the abdomen, principally on the right side, occupies the epigastric and the right hypochondric regions, and sometimes extends into the left hypochondre. — 1795
