aviophobia
[ ey-vee-uh-foh-bee-uh, av-ee- ]
/ ˌeɪ vi əˈfoʊ bi ə, ˌæv i- /
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noun Psychiatry.
an irrational or disproportionate fear of flying in an airplane or other aircraft.
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Also called aerophobia .
Origin of aviophobia
Words nearby aviophobia
Ávila, Avila Camacho, Avilés, a vinculo matrimonii, avionics, aviophobia, avirulent, Avis, aviso, Avita, avitaminosis
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