Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Phobia

Question:

What is the fear of doctors called?

Options:

Iatrophobia

Leukophobia

Herpetophobia

Trichophobia

Correct Answer:

Iatrophobia

Explanation:

The correct answer is Iatrophobia. It is the fear of doctors or medical treatment. The word "iatros" comes from the Greek word for "doctor". People with iatrophobia may avoid going to the doctor altogether, or to experience severe anxiety when they are around doctors or medical settings.

The other options are:

  • Leukophobia: fear of the color white
  • Herpetophobia: fear of reptiles
  • A person who has trichophobia has a persistent fear of hair