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Stataphobia 

An abnormal fear of research design and statistics—prevents publication, tenure, and scientific recognition. The word was originally coined by Prof. Ron Laporte of University of Pittsburgh and popularized by the "Supercourse" of Epidemiology team.
Stataphobia is probably a major cause of low output of scientific publications from developing countries.
Stataphobia by KII April 8, 2013

Spacraphobia 

Spacraphobia is the fear of pushing the space bar on your keyboard.
Nevershoutneverisagreatexampleofspacraphobia
Spacraphobia by almost hero October 12, 2009

Shartaphobia 

Not pushing out a fart in fear of pushing too hard and shitting in your pants
I was in class with a ton of gas but I have shartaphobia so I held it in and demolished the bathroom when I got out

Santaphobia 

The fear of Santa Clause watching you sleep, breaking into your home and giving you gifts.
Doctor: I'm afraid your son has a severe case of Santaphobia.
Santaphobia by Internet Protocol November 21, 2014

santaphobia 

My little sister cried when she saw Santa Clause. She has santaphobia.
santaphobia by GoSanta! December 23, 2009

pastaphobia 

-the fear of Italians
-the fear of Mario
-the fear of any and all noodles
I can'play any Nintendo games because of my pastaphobia
pastaphobia by ChickenFunk May 7, 2015