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thanatophobia

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than⋅a⋅to⋅pho⋅bi⋅a

[than-uh-tuh-foh-bee-uh]
–noun Psychiatry.
an abnormal fear of death.

Origin:
1855–60; thanato- + -phobia
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Main Entry:  thanatophobia
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  a fear of death
Etymology:  Greek thanato- 'death'
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Main Entry: than·a·to·pho·bia
Pronunciation: "than-&t-&-'fO-bE-&
Function: noun
: fear of death
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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