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What is the scientific name for the fear of blades?
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Found a Couple Names: Xyrophobia: the fear of razor blades, straight razors, and/or other shaving devices, also the fear of shaving or being shaved. I also found aichmophobia: the fear of knives or other sharp objects.
Answered 12/9/2013
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