Where Did The Term "Hypochondriac" Come From?

The English language is so unusual-did you know the term "hypochondriac" originally referred to a body part? Find out which one as we trace this word's origins to a Greek word.
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[@elisaolson1289]

Interesting please do this every day with the word

[@SootyPhoenix]

The obvious follow-up question is why we didn't adopt the term "hyperchondriac" to refer to a sick person believing they are healthy.