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agoraphobia definition

ago·ra·pho·bia (ag′ər ə fō′bē ə; now often ə gôr′ə-)

noun

an abnormal fear of being in open or public places

Etymology: agora + -phobia

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agoraphobia Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • develop: I developed agoraphobia and couldn't leave the flat.

Adjective modifier

  • e.g.: At other times ( e.g. agoraphobia, social phobia ) avoiding the feared situation limits their life severely.

Noun used with modifier

  • panic: CRD summary This review assessed ( cognitive ) behavioral therapy ( ( C)BT ) and pharmacological treatment for panic disorder and/or agoraphobia.
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