acarophobia

acarophobia definition - medical

ac·a·ro·pho·bi·a (ăkˌə-rə-fōˈbē-ə)

noun
  1. An abnormal fear of mites, small insects, or worms.
  2. An abnormal fear of small particles, or of itching.

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