Rare diseases · Sign or symptom
Phobia
HP:5200232
What it means
Extreme, irrational, and persistent fears of certain objects, situations, activities, or persons can impede functioning in day-to-day life.
In everyday care
Most people with this sign do not have a rare disease — it appears in common conditions far more often. These general reference pages cover the same topic:
Part of the broader category
Phobia
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