Trypanophobia

Pronunciation: /ˈtɹaɪˈpiˈænjoʊˈfoʊbiə/

Trypanophobia (noun)

  1. A strong fear of injections or needles, often causing anxiety, panic, or avoidance when medical procedures are mentioned.

Examples

  • Needle fear makes it hard to get medical tests.
  • Needle fear can cause panic during injections.