Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

scanxiety

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: scanx-i-ety
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Anxiety experienced while waiting to undergo a medical scan or receive the results of one.

Informal; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Even now, almost nine years after Dr. Jablons declared me cured, when I have a "scanxiety" attack or see a frightening cancer headline, I replay his words in my mind and remind myself that I will likely live to play with my son's children and maybe even spend my retirement savings."
"Nevertheless, we both experienced the usual "scanxiety" — the nervous feeling one gets at the approach of a scan date."
"“It’s an amazing step in our healing journey, as it can be nerve wracking to go through the ‘scanxiety’ every six months,” says Teicher."

Etymology

Blend of scan + anxiety.

Usage

Questions

What does scanxiety mean?: Anxiety experienced while waiting to undergo a medical scan or receive the results of one.
Where does scanxiety come from?: Blend of scan + anxiety.

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