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ac⋅ro⋅pho⋅bi⋅a

  [ak-ruh-foh-bee-uh]
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–noun
a pathological fear of heights.
Origin:
1890–95; < NL; see acro-, -phobia

Related forms:
ac⋅ro⋅pho⋅bic, adjective, noun
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ac·ro·pho·bi·a   (āk'rə-fō'bē-ə)   
n.  An abnormal fear of high places.
ac'ro·phobe' n., ac'ro·pho'bic (-fō'bĭk) adj. & n.
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acrophobia [(ak-ruh-foh-bee-uh)]

An abnormal fear of heights.

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Word Origin & History

acrophobia 
"morbid fear of heights," 1892, from Gk. akros "at the end, the top" (see acrid) + -phobia (q.v.).
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: ac·ro·pho·bia
Pronunciation: "ak-r&-'fO-bE-&
Function: noun
: abnormal or pathological fear of being at a greatheight
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acrophobia ac·ro·pho·bi·a (āk'rə-fō'bē-ə)
n.
An abnormal fear of heights.

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