phobia

Definition / meaning of phobia

An extreme, irrational, fear of something that may cause a person to panic. Examples of common phobias include fear of spiders, flying in an airplane, elevators, heights, enclosed rooms, crowded public places, and embarrassing oneself in front of other people.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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