scopophobia

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scopophobia /sco·po·pho·bia/ (-fo´be-ah) irrational fear of being seen.

sco·po·pho·bi·a (sk

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An abnormal fear of being looked at or seen.

scopophobia

[skō′pə-]

Etymology: Gk, skopein + phobos, fear

an anxiety disorder characterized by a morbid fear of being seen or stared at by others. The condition is commonly seen in schizophrenia. See also phobia.

Scopophobia

Morbid fear of being seen or stared at

scopophobia [sko″po-fo´be-ah]

irrational dread of being seen.

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