Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nosophobia
Noun
/ˌnɒsəˈfoʊbiə/
Definition
The fear of developing a disease or illness.
Examples
- She developed nosophobia after reading about various illnesses on the internet.
- His nosophobia made it difficult for him to visit the doctor, fearing he would be diagnosed with something serious.
- People with nosophobia often experience panic attacks when they perceive symptoms of an illness.
Meaning
Nosophobia is an intense fear or anxiety about having a disease, which can lead to excessive worry and behaviors aimed at preventing illness.
Synonyms
- Health anxiety
- Illness anxiety disorder
- Hypochondria
