trypanophobic
trypanophobic adjective: having a fear of medical procedures (such as injection) using needles.
Adjective
trypanophobic (comparative more trypanophobic, superlative most trypanophobic)
- Having a fear of medical procedures (such as injection) using needles.
- Mark Mahoney has imprinted Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie, David Beckham and countless other stars in his famous fine-lined ink style, but trypanophobic fans of the Hollywood-beloved tattoo artist can now wear his illustrations on their sleeves sans the needlework.2019 October 18, Danielle Directo-Meston, “Luxury Fashion Brands Team With Hollywood Tattoo Artists, Drake-Loved Danish Tattoo Shop Opens in L.A.”, in The Hollywood Reporter
- For people who are seriously trypanophobic, it may be necessary to pull out the “big guns” of cognitive behavioural therapy, Wells-Morris added.2021 August 30, Emily Brookes, “Covid-19 NZ: What to do if your fear of needles is stopping you from getting vaccinated”, in Stuff
Forms of trypanophobic
| comparative | more trypanophobic |
|---|---|
| superlative | most trypanophobic |
Origin of trypanophobic
From Ancient Greek τρῡ́πανον (trū́panon, “borer, trepan”) + -phobic.
Questions about trypanophobic
- What does trypanophobic mean?
- Trypanophobic means having a fear of medical procedures (such as injection) using needles.
- What part of speech is trypanophobic?
- Trypanophobic is an adjective.
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