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cryophobia

/ˌkraɪ.əˈfəʊ.bi.ə/

Tradução: Substantivo que designa um medo anormal ou extremo de frio ou de temperaturas gélidas.

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noun

/ˌkraɪ.əˈfəʊ.bi.ə/C2formalmedical
  • ptSubstantivo que designa um medo anormal ou extremo de frio ou de temperaturas gélidas.

A noun referring to an abnormal or extreme fear of cold or freezing temperatures.

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  1. Morbid fear of freezingC2formal

    An intense, irrational fear of cold temperatures, ice, or freezing conditions.

    ptMedo mórbido de congelamento

    • Her cryophobia made it impossible for her to enjoy winter sports.
    • The patient's cryophobia was triggered by a childhood accident on ice.
    • Therapy helped him manage his cryophobia during the cold months.