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Cynophobia is:

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Cynophobia derives from Greek kyon meaning dog and phobos fear, classified as specific animal phobia in DSM-5. Excessive persistent fear of dogs causes avoidance behavior, sympathetic hyperarousal and panic, often originating from traumatic dog encounters during childhood.

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