aichmophobia

English

Etymology

aichmo- +‎ -phobia

Noun

aichmophobia (uncountable)

1. The fear of needles and other pointed or sharp objects.
   • 1977, George W. Kisker, The disorganized personality

     In aichmophobia the person develops a pathological fear of sharp and pointed objects. He or she fears pieces of broken glass, scraps of metal, nails, and scissors. Fear of this kind leads to all sorts of eccentric habits.