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hydrophobia

hy·dro·pho·bi·a [ hdrə fṓbee ə ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. med 
Same as  rabies


2. fear of fluids: an extremely intense aversion to water, especially the fear of drinking water or other liquids

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