a fear of a particular object or activity such as dogs, flying, or germs
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            a fear of a single type of object such as spiders, snakes etc
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            a fear of a specific thing or situation
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            an overwhelming fear of a specific object, for example an animal or a kitchen object
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            Excessive fear of a specific object, animal, or situation in the absence of real danger. See also phobia, phobic disorder.