Multiple choice general knowledge

Taphephobia is the fear of losing your teeth?

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Taphephobia is the fear of being buried alive or of cemeteries and graves, not the fear of losing teeth. The fear of losing teeth is called odontophobia. Taphephobia comes from the Greek word 'taphos' meaning grave or tomb, reflecting its actual meaning related to burial.

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