Definition
ophidiophobias
noun
- plural of ophidiophobia; intense, irrational fears of snakes
Usage: medical/psychological term; from Greek ophidion (snake) + phobos (fear)
Examples
- Many people experience ophidiophobias that prevent them from visiting zoos or hiking in certain areas.
- Therapists often treat ophidiophobias using exposure therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques.
- Ophidiophobias are among the most common specific phobias reported in clinical settings.
- Children with ophidiophobias may panic even when seeing pictures of snakes.
- The prevalence of ophidiophobias varies significantly across different cultures and geographic regions.