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iatrophobia

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An abnormal or irrational fear of doctors or going to the doctor.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: medicophobia, iatromisia

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From iatro- + -phobia.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 醫生恐懼症 /医生恐惧症 (yīshēng kǒngjùzhèng) — fear of doctors
  • Finnish: lääkäripelko — fear of doctors
  • Finnish: iatrofobia — fear of doctors
  • Spanish: iatrofobia — fear of doctors