noun
- plural of belonophobe; people who have an intense, irrational fear of needles or sharp pointed objects
Usage: medical/psychological term; from Greek belone (needle) + phobos (fear)
Examples
- Belonophobes often experience anxiety before medical appointments that involve injections.
- Many belonophobes report that their fear began in childhood after a traumatic experience with a needle.
- Healthcare providers are trained to help belonophobes manage their anxiety during vaccinations.
- Some belonophobes avoid necessary medical treatments because of their intense fear.
- Therapy and gradual exposure can help belonophobes overcome their phobia.