Amoebophobia

Quick meaning: Amoebophobia is a noun meaning The fear of amoebas.

Meaning

The fear of amoebas.

Example Sentences

Iatrogenic amoebiasis became common in some areas, creating an amoebophobia, not only in the individual patient, but also in communities, in some of which the label became a social status symbol!

[W P. Stamm] concluded by pointing out that […] a zealous search for amoebae not followed by good clinical judgment could easily result in amoebophilia amongst doctors and a consequent amoebophobia in their patients.

We must warn patients that if their symptoms persist after adequate treatment a cause other than the amoeba must be sought. Consideration of these factors in the handling of the patient will prevent much demoralization, much belief in the incurability of amoebiasis and much amoebophobia.

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