1. a person who has an abnormal fear of hospitals
Usage: medical/psychological term; derived from Greek nosokomeion (hospital) + -phobe (one who fears)

Examples

• The nosocomephobe avoided seeking medical treatment despite her symptoms.
• As a nosocomephobe, he delayed his surgery for months due to anxiety about hospitals.
• Many nosocomehobes experience panic attacks when entering a hospital building.
• The therapist worked with the nosocomephobe to overcome his fear through gradual exposure.
• Her nosocomephobia made routine check-ups extremely stressful for the nosocomephobe.