neurophobia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

An aversion to or fear of neurology or the nervous system, especially among medical students or professionals intimidated by the complexity of neurological science.

/ˌnjʊərəʊˈfəʊbiə/ /ˌnʊroʊˈfoʊbiə/

neurophobia

Combination of neuro- + -phobia, from Ancient Greek νεῦρον (neûron, “nerve, sinew”) and Ancient Greek φόβος (phóbos, “fear”).

anxiety avoidance fear

neuroanatomy neurology neurophile psychophobia

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