Trypanophobic
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Having a fear of medical procedures (such as injection) using needles.
"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."
Example
More 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."
Etymology
From Ancient Greek τρῡ́πανον (trū́panon, “borer, trepan”) + -phobic.
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