Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Phobia

Question:

What is the fear of dentists called?

Options:

Dentophobia

Domatophobia

Dystychiphobia

Arachnophobia 

Correct Answer:

Dentophobia

Explanation:

The correct answer is Dentophobia. It is the fear of dentists or dental treatment. The word "dentos" comes from the Greek word for "tooth". People with dentophobia may avoid going to the dentist altogether, or to experience severe anxiety when they are around dentists or dental settings. They may also have a fear of pain or needles.

The other options are:

  • Domatophobia: fear of houses
  • Dystychiphobia: fear of accidents
  • Arachnophobia is an intense fear of spiders.