noun
- a person who has an intense fear of needles or sharp pointed objects
Usage: medical/psychological context; derived from Greek 'belone' (needle) + 'phobos' (fear)
Examples
- As a belonophobe, she dreaded her annual flu shot.
- The belonophobe's anxiety increased as the doctor prepared the syringe.
- Many belonaphobes experience panic attacks during blood tests.
- His belonophobia made dental work particularly challenging.
- The therapist helped the belonophobe gradually overcome her fear of needles.