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algophobia
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algophobia /al·go·pho·bia/ (-fo´be-ah) irrational fear of pain.
al·go·pho·bi·a (lg-fb-)
n.
An abnormal fear of pain.
algophobia
Etymology: Gk, algos, pain, phobos, fear
an anxiety disorder characterized by an abnormal, pervasive fear of experiencing pain or of witnessing pain in others.
algophobia [al″go-fo´be-ah]
irrational dread of pain.
algophobia
Psychiatry A morbid fear of pain. See Phobia.
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