Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun An inordinate fear or horror at the sight of blood.
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- noun Fear of bleeding or the sight of blood.
Etymologies
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From New Latin
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Examples
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When the horror is aggravated to such an extent as to cause distressing symptoms or unconsciousness, it takes the name of hematophobia.
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When the horror is aggravated to such an extent as to cause distressing symptoms or unconsciousness, it takes the name of hematophobia.
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