typhomania

/tɪfəʊˈmeɪniə/

Definitions

1. noun

An excessive preoccupation with typhoid fever, especially in the 19th century.

“The doctor’s typhomania led him to spend years researching the disease.”

2. noun

A state of being excessively preoccupied with a particular idea, subject, or activity.

“Her typhomania for collecting antique furniture eventually took over her entire living room.”

Synonyms

  • fascination
  • mania
  • obsession

Antonyms

  • apathy
  • indifference