Nosocomephobia
Fear of hospitals (intense anxiety about being in hospitals or medical settings).
Nosocomephobia
Fear of hospitals (intense anxiety about being in hospitals or medical settings).
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Examples
"Nosocomephobia made even routine check-ups feel traumatic for him."
"She avoided hospital visits until forced by severe illness due to nosocomephobia."
Mnemonic Trick
Nosocome- (nosokomeion Greek) = hospital — picture sterile rooms to recall fear.
Additional Information
Common Symptoms:
"Avoidance of hospital care, delayed medical attention, panic at medical environments, nausea and fainting."
Etymology
From Greek nosokomeion = hospital + phobos = fear.
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