aerophobia

noun aero·pho·bia \ˌer-ō-ˈfō-bē-ə\

Definition of AEROPHOBIA

: fear or strong dislike of flying

— aero·phobe \ˈer-ō-ˌfōb\ noun

— aero·pho·bic \ˌer-ō-ˈfō-bik\ adjective or noun

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Medical Dictionary

noun aero·pho·bia \ˌar-ō-ˈfō-bē-ə, ˌer-\

: abnormal or excessive fear of drafts or of fresh air

—aero·pho·bic \-bik\ adjective

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