👉 Pathophobia, also known as "pathological fear of the body," is a psychological condition characterized by an intense fear or aversion to certain types of bodily parts. This may include fears of skin, bones, teeth, and organs, which can lead to persistent avoidance behaviors. The term "pathophobia" was coined by psychiatrist and psychologist Mary Wollstonecraft in her work on the psychology of phobias, which she described as a form of mental illness that manifests in fear or aversion
