biophilia

Definition

Hypochondria.

Etymology

From bio- + -philia.

Example Sentences

• "HYPOCHONDRIASIS, SOLICITUDE ABOUT THE HEALTH, HYPOCHONDRIA. Melancholia. Hypochondriaca. Biophilia. §63. 1. Descriptions of the disease."
• "Biophilia (βίος, life; φιλία, love). The instinct of self-preservation common to man and the lower animals."
• "Our deepest needs stem from ancient and still poorly understood biological adaptations. Among them is biophilia: the rich, natural pleasure that comes from being surrounded by living organisms, not just other human beings but a diversity of ..."