Trypanophobia
Fear of injections or needles (intense distress at injections).
Trypanophobia
Fear of injections or needles (intense distress at injections).
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Examples
"Trypanophobia made vaccinations a traumatic event for him."
"Even the sight of medical needles in films triggered her trypanophobia."
Mnemonic Trick
Trypan- = hole/puncture — imagine needle to recall fear.
Additional Information
Common Symptoms:
"Fainting at sight of needles, avoidance of medical care, panic at injections, physical symptoms including clammy skin."
Etymology
From Greek trypanon = borer/auger (drill) + phobos = fear (used for needle fear).
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