trypanophobic

English

Etymology

Ancient Greek τρῡ́πανον (trū́panon, “borer, trepan”) +‎ -phobic.

Adjective

trypanophobic (comparative more trypanophobic, superlative most trypanophobic)

1. 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^[1]:

     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^[2]:

     For people who are seriously trypanophobic, it may be necessary to pull out the “big guns” of cognitive behavioural therapy, Wells-Morris added.

Related terms

• trypanophobe
• trypanophobia