The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 15 letter word HYPOCHONDRIASIS
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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What does HYPOCHONDRIASIS mean?
HYPOCHONDRIASIS noun- A mental disorder characterized by excessive fear of or preoccupation with a serious illness, despite medical testing and reassurance to the contrary.