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Definition of nosocomephobe

nosocomephobe

/ˌnɑː.sə.koʊ.məˈfoʊb/
no · so · co · me · phobe
Plural:nosocomephobes
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Adjective:nosocomephobic
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nosocomephobe Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who suffers from an extreme or irrational fear of hospitals.

Example

"As a dedicated nosocomephobe, he refused to visit the medical center even when his symptoms became severe, preferring to consult his doctor via video call."

• Rhymes for nosocomephobe

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'nosokomeion' (hospital), which itself is formed from 'nosos' (disease) and 'komein' (to take care of), combined with the suffix '-phobe' from Greek 'phobos' (fear).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nosocomephobe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nosocomephobe
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