trypophobia
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200px|thumb|alt=Lotus seed head|The holes in Nelumbo nucifera|lotus seed heads elicit feelings of discomfort or repulsion in some people.
Trypophobia is an aversion to the sight of repetitive patterns, or clusters, of small holes or bumps. Although not clinically recognized as a separate mental or emotional disorder, trypophobia may fall under the category of 'specific phobia' in cases where it causes excessive fear or distress. Most sufferers normally experience mainly disgust when they see trypophobic imagery, although some experience equal levels of fear and disgust.