nosophobia
[ nos-uh-foh-bee-uh ]
/ ˌnɒs əˈfoʊ bi ə /
noun Psychiatry.
an abnormal fear of disease.
Words nearby nosophobia
nosography,
nosology,
nosomania,
nosonomy,
nosophilia,
nosophobia,
nosopoietic,
nosopsyllus,
nosotaxy,
nostalgia,
nostalgic
Example sentences 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
Medical definitions for nosophobia
nosophobia
[ nŏs′ə-fō′bē-ə ]
n.
An inordinate fear of disease.