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Definition of nosocomephobic

nosocomephobic

/ˌnoʊ.soʊ.kə.məˈfoʊ.bɪk/
no · so · co · me · pho · bic
Adverb:nosocomephobically
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Plural:nosocomephobics
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Adjective:nosocomephobic
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• adjective

1

Exhibiting or relating to an extreme, irrational fear of hospitals.

Example

"His nosocomephobic tendencies meant he actively avoided visiting his relatives when they were admitted for surgery."

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• noun

1

A person who suffers from an intense and irrational fear of hospitals.

Example

"As a diagnosed nosocomephobic, she heavily preferred at-home palliative care over staying in the medical ward."

• Rhymes for nosocomephobic

• Nearby Words

nosing
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nossob
nostalgia
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'nosokomeion' (hospital), which combines 'nosos' (disease) and 'komein' (to take care of), paired with the suffix '-phobic' from 'phobos' (fear).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nosocomephobic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nosocomephobic
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