"gerascophobia" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} gerascophobia (uncountable)
  1. The abnormal and persistent fear of aging or growing old. Wikipedia link: gerascophobia Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Phobias Synonyms: gerontophobia
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