phthisiophobia
/ˌ(f)θɪzɪə(ʊ)ˈfəʊbɪə/Medicine. Now historical
noun
An irrational or exaggerated fear of tuberculosis.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Lancet. From phthisio- + -phobia, perhaps after French phthisiophobie.
| 单词 | phthisiophobia |
| 释义 | phthisiophobia/ˌ(f)θɪzɪə(ʊ)ˈfəʊbɪə/Medicine. Now historical noun An irrational or exaggerated fear of tuberculosis. Origin |
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