Iatrophobia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Iatrophobia is a noun meaning An abnormal or irrational fear of doctors or going to the doctor.
Meaning
An abnormal or irrational fear of doctors or going to the doctor.
Example Sentences
Though such iatrophobia has always been with us, it assumed an especially virulent form in the sixties.
Synonyms for iatrophobia
Depending on context, synonyms include medicophobia, iatromisia.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pathophobia, trypanophobia, phthisiophobia, odynophobia, sitophobia, dermatopathophobia.
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