phobophobia

[foh-buh-foh-bee-uh]

pho·bo·pho·bi·a

[foh-buh-foh-bee-uh]
noun
an abnormal fear of developing a phobia; anxiety about showing symptoms of a phobia.

Origin:
phobo- (< Greek phóbos fear, panic) + -phobia
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Phobophobia is always a great word to know.
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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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phobophobia pho·bo·pho·bi·a (fō'bə-fō'bē-ə)
n.
A morbid dread or fear of developing a phobia.

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