syphilophobia

noun

syph·​i·​lo·​pho·​bia ˌsif-ə-lō-ˈfō-bē-ə How to pronounce syphilophobia (audio)
: abnormal dread of syphilis or fear of being infected with it

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“Syphilophobia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/syphilophobia. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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