What is another word for aichmophobia?
Pronunciation: [ˌe͡ɪt͡ʃməfˈə͡ʊbi͡ə] (IPA) 
Aichmophobia is a common yet disabling anxiety disorder which is characterized by an intense fear of sharp or pointed objects. Commonly referred to as needle phobia or pointed object phobia, it is often triggered by witnessing procedures involving needles or injections. People with this phobia may experience panic attacks, sweating, trembling, nausea, and even fainting. Synonyms for aichmophobia include belonephobia, botanophobia, enetophobia, fear of needles, fear of pointed objects, piqureophobia, sharp object phobia, and trypanophobia. These terms all refer to the same condition, but they may be used in different contexts depending on the source and the individual's specific experience with the phobia.
