What does "belonephobia" mean?

An irrational fear of needles and pins, usually resulting in abnormal behavior and anxiety.

How do you pronounce "belonephobia"?

Pronounced //ˈbɛloʊnɛfoʊbiːə//.

Common synonyms include: aichmophobia, aichmophobia, enetophobia, trypanophobia, trypanophobia.

//ˈbɛloʊnɛfoʊbiːə// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

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An irrational fear of needles and pins, usually resulting in abnormal behavior and anxiety. uncountable
"The strapping bloke with the belonephobia was taken to a doctor who said, "We'll cut you and squeeze a few drops onto the card. […]"

"The strapping bloke with the belonephobia was taken to a doctor who said, "We'll cut you and squeeze a few drops onto the card. […]"

From Ancient Greek βελόνη (belónē, “needle”) + -phobia.

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