Emetophobia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪˌmɛt.əˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Emetophobia is a noun meaning An inordinate fear of vomit or vomiting, especially in public.
Meaning
An inordinate fear of vomit or vomiting, especially in public.
Example Sentences
Ignorant about vomiting before the incident, I was now terrified of it. I self-diagnosed myself with emetophobia – fear of vomiting.
Not many people have heard of the condition emetophobia but I’ve lived with it for over 30 years and it was a worry when I was pregnant with my son, Hunter, last year.
Faryl Zaklin, 38, of San Diego, California, is still overcoming a lifelong phobia that has given her numerous panic attacks; part of her recovery involved watching episodes of "Jackass" and "Family Guy." She has emetophobia: fear of vomit.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include emetophilia, emetophobe, emetophile, mysophobia, vaginaphobia, misophobia.
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