1. an abnormal fear of hospitals or of being in a hospital
Usage: medical/psychological term; from Greek nosokomeion (hospital) + phobos (fear)

Examples

• Her nosocomephobia made it difficult for her to visit her grandmother in the hospital.
• The patient's nosocomephobia was so severe that he avoided necessary medical treatment.
• Therapists often treat nosocomephobia using exposure therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques.
• Many people experience mild nosocomephobia due to anxiety about medical procedures.
• His nosocomephobia stemmed from a traumatic childhood experience in a hospital.