Definition of phthisiophobia in English:
phthisiophobia
Pronunciation /ˌ(f)θɪzɪə(ʊ)ˈfəʊbɪə/
noun
historical Medicine
An irrational or exaggerated fear of tuberculosis.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Lancet. From phthisio- + -phobia, perhaps after French phthisiophobie.