An abnormal fear of pain.
algophobe al'go·phobe' n.algophobic al'go·pho'bic adj.
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al·go·pho·bi·a (ăl'gə-fō'bē-ə) ![]() |
An abnormal fear of pain.
algophobe al'go·phobe' n.| Obscure Words: algophobia |
| Phobia: agliophobia |
| Wikipedia: Algophobia |
Algophobia (from the Greek: ἄλγος, álgos, "pain" and φόβος, phóbos, "fear") is a phobia of pain - an abnormal and persistent fear of pain that is far more powerful than that of a normal person. It can be treated with behavioral therapy and anti-anxiety medication.
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