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leprophobia

noun

Etymology

From leprosy + -phobia.

  1. derived from צרעת
  2. derived from leprōsia
  3. derived from leprosie
  4. borrowed from leprosie
  5. suffixed as leprophobia — “leprosy + phobia”

Definitions

  1. An irrationally excessive fear of Hansen's disease (leprosy) and lepers.

    • I therefore entreat you to beware of the lepro-phobia that appears to be coming upon us.

  2. Deep-seated loathing or hatred of lepers.

    • Do not treat for leprosy unless the diagnosis is established. Nothing is harder to cure than leprophobia.

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