An irrational fear of projectiles, bullets, or things thrown at high speed.
From 'ballisto-' (relating to ballistics/projectiles) + 'phobia' (irrational fear). A modern term that emerged in psychology during the 20th century.
While ballistophobia is rare as a formal diagnosis, the concept shows how humans evolved deep-seated fears of flying objects—useful when living through warfare or accidents.
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