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mysophobia /my·so·pho·bia/ (-fo´be-ah) irrational fear of dirt and contamination.

my·so·pho·bi·a (m

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An abnormal fear of dirt or contamination.

mysophobia

[mē′sə-]

Etymology: Gk, mysos, anything disgusting, phobos, fear

an anxiety disorder characterized by an overreaction to the slightest uncleanliness or an irrational fear of dirt, contamination, or defilement. Also spelled misophobia. -misophobic, mysophobic, adj.

Mysophobia

Morbid fear of germs

mysophobia [mi″so-fo´be-ah]

irrational fear of dirt and contamination.

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