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agoraphobia vs. claustrophobia

agoraphobia

[ag-er-uh-foh-bee-uh, uh-gawr‐] / ˌæg ər əˈfoʊ bi ə, əˌgɔr‐ /

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.

claustrophobia

[klaw-struh-foh-bee-uh] / ˌklɔ strəˈfoʊ bi ə /

noun

Psychiatry.

an irrational or disproportionate fear of being in small or confined places and being unable to escape.