acarophobia

[ak-er-uh-foh-bee-uh]

noun Psychiatry.

a pathological belief that the skin is infested with mites or insects, often leading to self-mutilation in order to eliminate the infestation.

Origin of acarophobia

From New Latin; see origin at acarus, -o-, -phobia

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acarophobia in Medicine

acarophobia

[ăk′ə-rə-fō′bē-ə]

n.

An abnormal fear of mites, small insects, or worms.
An abnormal fear of small particles, or of itching.

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