"acronymophilia" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: acronym + -o- + -philia. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|acronym|-o-|-philia}} acronym + -o- + -philia Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} acronymophilia (uncountable)
  1. (chiefly medicine) The abnormal liking or tendency for the use of acronyms. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Medicine Related terms: TLA, RAS syndrome

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