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Some people are scared of the number 13.what is the word for it?
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Triskaidekaphobia
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Triskaidekaphobia is the specific psychological term for the fear of the number 13. The word comes from Greek: 'triskaideka' means thirteen, and 'phobia' means fear or dread. This condition has been recognized in psychology and is related to the broader cultural superstition surrounding the number 13, particularly Friday the 13th.