Definitions
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- noun A
morbid fear ofchildbirth orpregnancy .
Etymologies
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Tocophobia (also spelled tokophobia) is derived from the Greek "tocos" (childbirth) and
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Helen's study supports previous research into the fear of childbirth, known as tokophobia.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010
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Helen's study supports previous research into the fear of childbirth, known as tokophobia.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010
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Further research is need into both tokophobia and fear of pregnancy, and into the support available for women with these fears. "
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010
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Further research is need into both tokophobia and fear of pregnancy, and into the support available for women with these fears. "
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010
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There is a medical term, tokophobia, for women who are terrified by pregnancy.
Opinion | Why You Want to Eat This Baby Up: It’s Science By 2019
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