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Iatrophobia is the formal fear of doctors

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Disliking the clinic is normal, but actively experiencing paralyzing terror at the sight of a practitioner earned its own spot in the diagnostic manual. This phobia perfectly validates those who would rather ignore a lingering issue than sit on crinkly examination paper. It is the mind's ultimate defense mechanism against expensive copays.

Iatrophobia is the formal fear of doctors
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