Meanings
comparative more trypanophobic · superlative most trypanophobic
- Having a fear of medical procedures (such as injection) using needles.
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 Stuff1 more example
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
Origin
From Ancient Greek τρῡ́πανον (trū́panon, “borer, trepan”) + -phobic.
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