batophobia


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bat·o·pho·bi·a

 (băt′ə-fō′bē-ə)
n.
An abnormal fear of being near an object of great height, such as a skyscraper or mountain.
[Greek batos, passable (from bainein, to go; see gwā- in Indo-European roots) + -phobia.]
bat′o·phobe′ n.
bat′o·pho′bic adj.
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batophobia

1. acrophobia.
2. an abnormal fear of passing high buildings.
See also: Heights
1. an abnormal fear of being too close to buildings.
2. an abnormal fear of tall buildings.
See also: Buildings
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