nosophobia
[nos-uh-foh-bee-uh]
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noun Psychiatry.
an abnormal fear of disease.
Origin of nosophobia
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Modern conditions unfortunately favor the easy development of nosophobia in young wives.
The Eugenic Marriage, Vol. 3 (of 4)W. Grant Hague
People 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
nosophobia
noun
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nosophobia
[nŏs′ə-fō′bē-ə]
n.
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