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algophobia (s) (noun) (no pl)
An excessive or exaggerated dread of pain: It is believed that mankind has suffered from algophobia since the beginning of time.

Although a wide variety of drugs are now available to ease physical soreness, it is still a fearful experience, and the prospect of having such physical ordeals makes many people become afflicted with algophobia.

An excessive fear of pain.
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algophobia (singular)
An excessive, exaggerated, or abnormal fear of pain. (1)
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