Bacteriaphobia: An abnormal and persistent fear of germs. Sufferers from bacteriaphobia experience undue anxiety even though they realize that most germs are not pathogens (disease-causing germs). To avoid germs, they may repeat cleaning rituals, such as washing their hands or face. (Surgeons may do well to have a mild degree of bacteriaphobia.) 'B...
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bacteriaphobia, bacteriophobia An abnormal fear of being in contact with germs or bacteria and such phobics usually have compulsions about hand washing and cleanliness.
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