Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

defecalgesiophobia

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: defe-cal-ge-sio-pho-bia
IPA

32

Scrabble Score

18

Letters

6

Syllables

13

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The fear of painful bowel movements.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Defecalgesiophobia, it has been called. Anusol Suppositories promptly remove the strain. And, with it, this most aggravating complication."
"[…] It is further neglected by a mental dependence upon cathartics or enemata to produce the stimulation. Defecalgesiophobia is a common cause for neglecting the act."
"Defecalgesiophobia―The dread of defecation because of pain is the starting point in the vicious circle of hemorrhoids. It results in constipation, and constipation favors hemorrhoid formation."
"I guess a merinthophobic sadist / Would be unable to get satisfaction, / Unless he conquered his defecaloesiophobia ^([sic]), / And focused down there for his action."

Etymology

From defec(ate) + algesi(a) + -o- + -phobia.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does defecalgesiophobia mean?: The fear of painful bowel movements.
Where does defecalgesiophobia come from?: From defec(ate) + algesi(a) + -o- + -phobia.

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