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