trypanophobic
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Ancient Greek τρῡ́πανον (trū́panon, “borer, trepan”) + -phobic.
Adjective
[edit]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[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.