scanxietyEtymologyBlend of scan + anxiety.nounAnxiety experienced while waiting to undergo a medical scan or receive the results of one.“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.”