Agoraphobia

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Agoraphobia
TermAgoraphobia
Short definitionAgoraphobia (A-gor-uh-FOH-bee-uh) An intense fear of being in open places or situations where escaping may be difficult or where help may not be available. People with agoraphobia are usually very afraid of having a panic attack in a public place. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Agoraphobia - (pronounced) (A-gor-uh-FOH-bee-uh) An intense fear of being in open places or situations where escaping may be difficult or where help may not be available. People with agoraphobia are usually very afraid of having a panic attack in a public place. They may also be afraid of being alone or have difficulty leaving their home. They usually avoid elevators, bridges and public places. Agoraphobia is a type of phobia and a type of anxiety disorder

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