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Meaning of neurophobia | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
ˌnjʊərəʊˈfəʊbiə

Definitions

An aversion to or fear of neurology or the nervous system, especially among medical students or professionals intimidated by the complexity of neurological science.

uncountable

Examples

“Students perceive that the neural sciences and clinical neurology are overly complex, and many of these students develop a syndrome that I shall call "neurophobia".”
“Neurophobia is a term coined to describe the fear of neurology reported by medical students. It is now increasingly recognised as a barrier to effective neurological education.”
“The findings highlight a significant prevalence of neurophobia among both groups, indicating the need for more effective neurology teaching methods.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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