What is another word for mysophobia?
Pronunciation: [mˌa͡ɪsəfˈə͡ʊbi͡ə] (IPA) 
Mysophobia, also known as germophobia or bacillophobia, is the fear of germs or contamination. Individuals with mysophobia often exhibit obsessive-compulsive behaviors such as excessive hand-washing or avoiding contact with certain objects or situations. Other related phrases include bacteriophobia, the fear of bacteria, and microphobia, the fear of small particles or germs. Additionally, people may use terms such as cleanliness phobia, disease aversion, or germ aversion to describe this anxiety. Some individuals may use more casual phrases such as "germaphobe" or "clean freak" to describe a person with mysophobia. Regardless of the label used, this condition can have a significant impact on a person's daily life and mental health.
