belonephobia


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bel·o·ne·pho·bi·a

 (bĕl′ə-nə-fō′bē-ə)
n.
An abnormal fear of sharply pointed objects, especially needles.
[Greek belonē, needle; see gwelə- in Indo-European roots + -phobia.]
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belonephobia

an abnormal fear of pins and needles.
See also: Sharpness
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