anginophobia
|an-gi-no-pho-bi-a|
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/ˌændʒɪnəˈfoʊbiə/
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/ˌændʒɪnəˈfəʊbiə/
fear of angina or choking
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anginophobia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'angina' meaning 'choking' or 'strangling', and the suffix '-phobia' meaning 'fear'.
Historical Evolution
'anginophobia' was formed in modern English by combining 'angina' and '-phobia', following the pattern of medical phobias.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the fear of angina pectoris, but it can also refer to a fear of choking in general.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/08/07 11:36