acarophobia
Acarophobia is a pathological belief that the skin is infested with mites or insects, often leading to self-mutilation in order to eliminate the infestation. It can be an abnormal fear of mites, small insects or worms, or an abnormal fear of small particles, or of itching.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Health care
- Category: Psychiatry
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