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Definition of Fear of dust
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Fear of dust: An abnormal and persistent fear of dust. Sufferers of this fear experience anxiety even though they realize dust poses no threat.
Fear of dust is termed "amathophobia," a word derived from the Greek "amathos" (sand) and "phobos" (fear).