nosophobia
[ nos-uh-foh-bee-uh ]
/ ˌnɒs əˈfoʊ bi ə /
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noun Psychiatry.
an abnormal fear of disease.
Nearby words
nosologically, nosology, nosomania, nosonomy, nosophilia, nosophobia, nosopoietic, nosopsyllus, nosotaxy, nostalgia, nostalgic
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Examples from the Web for nosophobia
Modern conditions unfortunately favor the easy development of nosophobia in young wives.
The Eugenic Marriage, Vol. 3 (of 4)|W. Grant HaguePeople who are victims of nosophobia are probably the most miserable and wretched individuals on earth.
The Eugenic Marriage, Vol. 3 (of 4)|W. Grant Hague
British Dictionary definitions for nosophobia
nosophobia
/ (ˌnɒsəˈfəʊbɪə) /
noun
the morbid dread of contracting disease
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Medicine definitions for nosophobia
nosophobia
[ nŏs′ə-fō′bē-ə ]
n.
An inordinate fear of disease.
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