myxophobia

/mɪksəˈfōbiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of specific phobia characterized by a fear of slime or mucus.

“Her myxophobia made her avoid the aquarium exhibit with the amphibians.”

2. noun

A type of anxiety disorder that involves an irrational fear of mucous or slimy substances.

“He suffered from myxophobia and found it difficult to be around people with colds.”

Synonyms

  • glossophobia
  • phobophobia

Antonyms

  • hypophobia
  • neophobia