noun
aquaphobia; pathological fear of water
Medical term for an irrational, persistent fear of water. Often used in clinical or psychological contexts.
水恐怖症の人は、プールに入るのが難しい。
People with aquaphobia find it difficult to enter a swimming pool.
Compound of 水 (water) + 恐怖症 (phobia). A straightforward medical term formed from standard elements.