noun
- plural of melissophobia; irrational or extreme fears of bees
Usage: medical/psychological term; from Greek melissa (bee) + phobos (fear)
Examples
- Several melissophobias were documented in the psychology study of insect-related anxiety disorders.
- People with melissophobias often avoid outdoor activities during summer months.
- The therapist specialized in treating various melissophobias and other specific phobias.
- Melissophobias can range from mild discomfort to severe panic attacks when bees are present.