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- Dictionarypho·bi·a/ˈfōbēə/
noun
- 1. an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something: "he had a phobia about being under water"
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A phobia is an anxiety disorder, defined by an irrational, unrealistic, persistent and excessive fear of an object or situation. Phobias typically result in a rapid onset of fear and are usually present for more than six months. Those affected go to great lengths to avoid the situation or object, to a degree greater than the actual danger posed. If the object or situation cannot be avoided, they e... Wikipedia