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Definition of Entomophobia
1. Noun. A morbid fear of insects.
Definition of Entomophobia
1. Noun. Abnormal fear of insects or similar arthropods ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Entomophobia
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Entomophobia
Literary usage of Entomophobia
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Papers and Proceedings of the Surgeon General's Conference on Agricultural edited by Melvin L. Myers (1994)
"In these cases, the arthropods affect health directly, rather than indirectly (as
vectors). Direct effects include entomophobia (an unrealistic fear of ..."
2. Sanitary Entomology: The Entomology of Disease, Hygiene and Sanitation by William Dwight Pierce (1921)
"We must recognize, for the sake of arrangement, all pathological conditions
brought about by insects whether of a serious nature or not. 1. entomophobia. ..."
3. How to Recognize and Eliminate Silverfish, Beetles, Cockroaches, Moths by Thomas A. Parker (1991)
"entomophobia, the fear of insects, may also be of concern when dealing with staff
and the public. The feces and urine of rats and mice, if deposited in ..."
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