scotophobia
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:Recently, medical professionals have started to use the term nyctophobia as a synonym for scotophobia to avoid the negative connotations of 'phobia'.
Definition:A related term that is often used interchangeably with scotophobia, referring to the fear of the night or darkness.
From nyctophobia
Example:For clinical purposes, some experts prefer the term achluophobia over scotophobia to describe this specific phobia.
Definition:While specific to the fear of darkness, achluophobia is often considered a medical synonym for scotophobia, similar to nyctophobia.
From achluophobia
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