ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Tomophobia

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Tomophobia is a noun meaning (neologism, rare) An unusual fear of surgeries or medical procedures involving cutting.

Meaning

(neologism, rare) An unusual fear of surgeries or medical procedures involving cutting.

Example Sentences

Tomophobia is the fear of surgical procedures or medical intervention.
Don't you mean tomophobia? I mean, why use magic when there's a perfectly good scalpel at hand? :)
Tomophobia is the fear or anxiety caused by forthcoming surgical procedures and/or medical interventions.
Tomophobia refers to fear or anxiety caused by forthcoming surgical procedures and/or medical interventions.

Related Words

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