trypanophobic
English
Etymology
Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek τρυπάω (trupáō, “pierce, puncture”) + -phobic.
Adjective
trypanophobic (comparative more trypanophobic, superlative most trypanophobic)
- Having a fear of medical procedures (such as injection) using needles.
- 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:
- 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.
- 2021 August 30, Emily Brookes, “Covid-19 NZ: What to do if your fear of needles is stopping you from getting vaccinated”, in Stuff:
- For people who are seriously trypanophobic, it may be necessary to pull out the “big guns” of cognitive behavioural therapy, Wells-Morris added.
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Related terms
- trypanophobe
- trypanophobia