what is the fear of holes called

The fear of holes is called trypophobia. It is a specific type of phobia characterized by a fear of holes, typically characterized by an aversion towards clusters of small holes. People with trypophobia may express feelings of disgust or fear when encountering stimuli containing irregular patterns or clustered holes. Some triggers of trypophobia include honeycombs, bubble wrap, or fruit seeds, and certain patterns, bumps, patterned animals, and imagery may also trigger trypophobic reactions. It is important to note that trypophobia is not officially recognized as a mental disorder, but it may be diagnosed as a specific phobia.