The word is based on the terms ''hetero'' (as in "heterosexual") and ''[[phobia]]'' (Greek: "fear"). However, unlike other phobias, it is not a medical condition (In a medical sense, ''heterophobia'' would mean an irrational fear of heterosexuals); it is usually used in a political context.<nowiki><ref>http://...</ref></nowiki>}} | The word is based on the terms ''hetero'' (as in "heterosexual") and ''[[phobia]]'' (Greek: "fear"). However, unlike other phobias, it is not a medical condition (In a medical sense, ''heterophobia'' would mean an irrational fear of heterosexuals); it is usually used in a political context.<nowiki><ref>http://...</ref></nowiki>}} |