valetudinarian

/ˈvæləˈtudnˌɛriən/
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Other forms: valetudinarians

Definitions of valetudinarian
  1. noun
    weak or sickly person especially one morbidly concerned with his or her health
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    type of:
    diseased person, sick person, sufferer
    a person suffering from an illness
  2. adjective
    of or relating to or characteristic of a person who is a valetudinarian
    synonyms: valetudinary
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