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agoraphobia
[ ag-er-uh-foh-bee-uh, uh-gawr‐ ]
/ ˌæg ər əˈfoʊ bi ə, əˌgɔr‐ /
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noun Psychiatry.
an irrational or disproportionate fear of being in crowds, public places, or open areas, often accompanied by anxiety attacks: in extreme cases, avoidance behaviors may render affected individuals homebound.
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British Dictionary definitions for agoraphobia
agoraphobia
/ (ˌæɡərəˈfəʊbɪə) /
noun
a pathological fear of being in public places, often resulting in the sufferer becoming housebound
Derived forms of agoraphobia
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Medical definitions for agoraphobia
agoraphobia
[ ăg′ər-ə-fō′bē-ə ]
n.
Phobia of open or public places.
Other words from agoraphobia
ag′o•ra•pho′bic adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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