belonephobia

/bɛlɒnɪˈfoʊbiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A morbid fear of needles or injections.

“After witnessing numerous painful vaccinations as a child, she developed belonephobia and would avoid medical procedures at all costs.”

Synonyms

  • injection phobia
  • needle phobia
  • trypanophobia

Antonyms

  • injection excitement
  • needle enthusiasm