Scanxiety
noun, slang
noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Anxiety experienced while waiting to undergo a medical scan or receive the results of one. informal, uncountable
"Even now, almost nine years after Dr. Jablons declared me cured, when I have a "scanxiety" attack or see a frightening cancer headline, I replay his words in my mind and remind myself that I will likely live to play with my son's children and maybe even spend my retirement savings."
Example
More examples"Even now, almost nine years after Dr. Jablons declared me cured, when I have a "scanxiety" attack or see a frightening cancer headline, I replay his words in my mind and remind myself that I will likely live to play with my son's children and maybe even spend my retirement savings."
Etymology
Blend of scan + anxiety.
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