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noun
An aversion to or fear of neurology or the nervous system, especially among medical students or professionals intimidated by the complexity of neurological science.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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Synonyms: anxiety, avoidance, fear
Antonyms: none provided
History
Combination of neuro- + -phobia, from Ancient Greek νεῦρον (neûron, “nerve, sinew”) and Ancient Greek φόβος (phóbos, “fear”).
