Meaning of trypanophobic | Babel Free

Definitions

Having a fear of medical procedures (such as injection) using needles.

Examples

“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.”

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

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