Verboticism: Paprehension
DEFINITION: n. The feelings of apprehension which occur when undergoing a medical examination. v. To feel discomfort while a medical professional pokes and prods at the weak points of your body.
Paprehension
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: paprihenshən
Sentence: Joyce is very good about keeping up on all her preventive medical procedures but admits to paprehension.
Etymology: pap test (a test to detect cancer of the cervix or uterus) + apprehension (anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen)
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