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agoraphobia Definition

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

noun

an abnormal fear of being in open or public places

Etymology: agora + -phobia

agoraphobia Related Forms
ag′o·ra·pho·bic adjective, noun
agoraphobia Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • develop: I developed agoraphobia and couldn't leave the flat.
  • include: The result can be severe Post Traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms include agoraphobia, inability to communicate, uncontrollable anger and distress.
  • have: I have agoraphobia - I can't leave the house without a " safe person " .

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

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