Amychophobia (from Greek amychí (αμυχή) – scratch + phobia (φοβία) – fear) - an excessive fear of scratches or being scratched, clawed or lacerated. Often such fears are connected with avoidance of animals (cats, dogs, puppies, and kittens). In many cases the fear is irrational and exaggerated. For persons who have severe allergic r...
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<psychology> Morbid fear of being scratched. ... Origin: G. Amyche, a scratch, + phobos, fear ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: am′ī-kō-fō′bē-ă Definitions: 1. Morbid fear of being scratched.
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Amychophobia is the fear of scratches or being scratched.
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amychophobia 1. A morbid fear of being lacerated, scratched, or clawed. 2. An excessive fear of being scratched particularly by cats, dogs, puppies, and kittens. For those who have severe allergic reactions to animal scratches, animal hair, or fleas, the fear is justified.
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