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b>Fear of nudity: An abnormal
and persistent fear of nudity is called gymnophobia. Sufferers of this phobia
experience undue anxiety even though they realize their fear is irrational. They
may worry about seeing others naked or being seen naked, or both. Their fear may
stem from anxiety about sexuality in general, from a fear that their bodies are physically inferior, or from a fear that their nakedness leaves their bodies--and their personalities--exposed and unprotected.
"Gymnophobia" is derived from the Greek "gymnos" (naked) and "phobos" (fear). The word "gymnasium" comes from the Greek "gymnasion" (a place for athletic exercises) and the Greek "gymnasein" (to train naked).
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