noun
- Plural of nosocomephobia; persistent, irrational fears of hospitals or of contracting a disease in a hospital setting.
Usage: Medical/psychological term; Plural form of nosocomephobia
Examples
- Some patients experience nosocomephobias that prevent them from seeking necessary medical care.
- The therapist specializes in treating nosocomephobias and other anxiety disorders related to healthcare settings.
- Nosocomephobias can develop after a traumatic hospital experience.
- Healthcare providers should be aware of nosocomephobias when working with anxious patients.