albuminurophobia
|al-bu-mi-nu-ro-pho-bi-a|
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/ælˌbjuːmɪˌnʊrəˈfoʊbiə/
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/ælˌbjuːmɪˌnjʊərəˈfəʊbiə/
fear of albumin in urine
Etymology
Etymology Information
'albuminurophobia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'phobos,' where 'phobos' meant 'fear.'
Historical Evolution
'albuminurophobia' changed from the Greek word 'phobos' and eventually became the modern English word 'albuminurophobia.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fear of albumin in the urine,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an irrational fear of albumin in the urine, often associated with medical conditions.
The patient was diagnosed with albuminurophobia after expressing extreme anxiety about his urine test results.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/14 18:21