Albuminurophobia

/ælˌbjuːmɪnˌjʊərəˈfoʊbiə/ noun

Definition

An irrational fear of albumin in the urine or of having albuminuria; extreme anxiety about protein in urine.

Etymology

From 'albuminuria' + Greek 'phobos' (fear), literally 'fear of protein in urine.' This neologism likely emerged in medical psychology circles of the late 19th century.

Kelly Says

This might be the most hilariously specific phobia ever named—imagine being a Victorian-era patient so worried about this test result that doctors gave your anxiety its own medical term!

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