1. experiencing or characterized by an irrational fear of hospitals
Usage: medical/psychological context; derived from Greek nosokomeion (hospital) + phobos (fear)

Examples

• Her nosocomephobic anxiety made routine medical checkups extremely stressful.
• The patient's nosocomephobic tendencies delayed necessary treatment for weeks.
• Many nosocomephobic individuals avoid hospitals even during emergencies.
• His nosocomephobic reactions included panic attacks and avoidance behaviors.
• Therapists work with nosocomephobic clients to gradually reduce their fear through exposure techniques.