Basophobia

Psychiatry, Neurology

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

Basophobia is defined as a pathological fear of walking or standing without support. This condition stems from an obsessive belief that one will fall if they attempt to walk or stand.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

BASOPHOBIA (from Greek basis—step, foot, and phobos—fear), a pathological fear of walking or standing on one's feet without support, stemming from an obsessive idea that one might fall while doing so (see Phobias, as well as Abasia-Astasia).

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“Basophobia.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/basophobia/