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trypanophobia Meaning & Definition

What Does Trypanophobia Mean?

As a noun, trypanophobia means An irrational fear of medical procedures (such as injection) using needles.

Trypanophobia Definition (Noun)

  1. An irrational fear of medical procedures (such as injection) using needles.

Synonyms of Trypanophobia

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Word Forms & Grammar

trypanophobia (uncountable)

Origin of Trypanophobia

From Ancient Greek τρῡ́πανον (trū́panon, “borer, trepan”) +‎ -phobia. By surface analysis, trypano- +‎ -phobia.

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