acarophobia

[ ak-er-uh-foh-bee-uh ]
/ ˌæk ər əˈfoʊ bi ə /

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

Words nearby acarophobia

acarodermatitis, acaroid, acaroid gum, acaroid resin, acarology, acarophobia, acarpellous, acarpelous, acarpous, acarus, acarus folliculorum

Medical definitions for acarophobia

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.