ac·a·ro·pho·bi·a ( k  -r-f  b -)n. 1. An abnormal fear of mites, small insects, or worms. 2. An abnormal fear of small particles, or of itching. |
acarophobia
[-fō′bē·ə]
a morbid dread of tiny parasites or the delusion that tiny insects such as mites have invaded the skin.
acarophobia [ak″ah-ro-fo´be-ah]
irrational fear of mites or of other minute objects, which may be animate (insects, worms) or inanimate (pins, needles). Sometimes there is also a fear of parasites crawling beneath the skin.
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