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Definition of Bacteriaphobia
Bacteriaphobia definition - medical term
An abnormal and persistent fear of germs. Sufferers from
bacteriaphobia experience undue anxiety even though they realize that most germs
are not pathogens (disease-causing germs). To avoid germs, they may repeat cleaning
rituals, such as washing their hands or face. (Surgeons may do well to have a mild
degree of bacteriaphobia.)
"Bacteriaphobia" is derived from the Greek "bacterion" (staff) and "phobos" (fear).
The Greek word for "staff" was chosen because some bacteria (bacilli) are rod-shaped,
like a staff.
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