<psychology> Morbid fear of spiders. ... Synonym: arachnophobia. ... Origin: G. Arachne, spider, + phobos, fear ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(ә-rak″nә-fo´be-ә) arachnophobia.
Type: Term Pronunciation: ă-rak′nē-fō′bē-ă Definitions: 1. Morbid fear of spiders. Synonyms: arachnophobia
arachnephobia, arachnophobia, arachneophobia An excessive fear of spiders. Some arachnophobics fumigate their homes on a regular basis, wash all fruits and vegetables, and check incoming bags and other containers where spiders might be hiding. They are usually unable to go on a picnic or stay in strange hotels or houses, and they are usually checki...