leprophobia
nounEtymology From leprosy + -phobia.
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Human sciences, Psychology, Sciences An irrationally excessive fear of Hansen's disease (leprosy) and lepers.
- I therefore entreat you to beware of the lepro-phobia that appears to be coming upon us.1889, Transactions of the Medical and Physical Society of Bombay, number 12, page 123:
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Deep-seated loathing or hatred of lepers.
- Do not treat for leprosy unless the diagnosis is established. Nothing is harder to cure than leprophobia.1973, Anthony Bryceson et al., Leprosy for Students of Medicine, page 40: