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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.