Batrachophidia

/ˌbætrəkoʊˈfɪdiə/ noun

Definition

A disease or condition in which someone experiences an extreme, persistent fear of frogs and toads.

Etymology

From Greek 'batrachos' (frog) + '-phobia' (fear) + medical suffix '-ia' (condition). Used in medical/psychological contexts to name specific phobias.

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