(Ironical) Word of the Day

from Dictionary.com:

nosophobia, n. Medical students’ disease, meaning “fear of disease”.

How not to do small-talk

HOUSE: Dr Gregory House. I don't think we've met.
CONWAY: Dr Jamie Conway. I've heard your name.
HOUSE: Most people have. It's also a noun.

- House

Medical text

[With thanks to CE, Silliness-Smeller General]