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Question : The extreme fear of medical procedures involving injections or hypodermic needles is called:

Option 1: Trypanophobia

Option 2: Iatrophobia

Option 3: Nyctophobia

Option 4: Selenophobia


Team Careers360 14th Jan, 2024
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Correct Answer: Trypanophobia


Solution : The correct answer is trypanophobia.

The term "trypanophobia" describes an intense aversion to needle-based medical procedures. Some people with trypanophobia may put off getting medical attention because of their fear. Though some studies suggest that up to 10% of the population has a needle phobia, this anxiety is particularly prevalent in youngsters.

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