Cholerophobia

/ˌkoʊlərəˈfoʊbiə/ noun

Definition

An abnormal or irrational fear of cholera or of contracting the disease.

Etymology

From 'cholera' + Greek 'phobos' (fear), combining Greek roots using the standard '-phobia' suffix for pathological fears.

Kelly Says

During cholera epidemics, 'cholerophobia' was widespread and psychologically devastating—the fear itself could trigger panic attacks and stress-induced illness!

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