Trypanophobia

Pronunciation: /traɪˌpænəˈfoʊbiə/

Definitions of trypanophobia

noun an extreme fear of medical procedures involving injections or needles

Example Sentences

A1 I have trypanophobia, so I am afraid of needles.

A2 Trypanophobia is a common fear among many people.

B1 Her trypanophobia makes it difficult for her to get vaccinations.

B2 Despite his trypanophobia, he managed to get through the blood test.

C1 The therapist helped her overcome her trypanophobia through exposure therapy.

C2 After years of struggling with trypanophobia, she finally sought professional help.

Examples of trypanophobia in a Sentence

formal Trypanophobia is a specific phobia characterized by an extreme fear of medical procedures involving injections or needles.

informal I can't even think about getting a shot without feeling anxious because of my trypanophobia.

slang My trypanophobia makes me freak out whenever I have to get a needle.

figurative Her trypanophobia was like a dark cloud hanging over her whenever she needed medical treatment.

Grammatical Forms of trypanophobia

• past tense: tried
• plural: trypanophobias
• comparative: more trypanophobic
• superlative: most trypanophobic
• present tense: tries
• future tense: will try
• perfect tense: have tried
• continuous tense: is trying
• singular: trypanophobia
• positive degree: trypanophobic
• infinitive: to trypanophobia
• gerund: trying
• participle: tried

Origin and Evolution of trypanophobia

First Known Use: 1900 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'trypanophobia' originates from the Greek words 'trypano' meaning 'to prick' or 'to bore' and 'phobia' meaning 'fear'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'trypanophobia' was first used in the early 20th century to specifically describe the fear of medical needles and injections. Over time, its usage has expanded to encompass a broader fear of needles or medical procedures involving needles.