Phobic
Phobic
Phobic (pronunciation: /ˈfəʊbɪk/) is an adjective that describes an intense, irrational fear of or aversion to something. It is derived from the Greek word 'phobos', meaning fear or dread.
Etymology
The term 'phobic' comes from the Greek word 'phobos', which means fear or dread. It is often used in combination with other words to describe a specific fear. For example, 'arachnophobic' refers to a fear of spiders, and 'claustrophobic' refers to a fear of confined spaces.
Related Terms
- Phobia: An extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something.
- Specific Phobia: A type of anxiety disorder characterized by a persistent and excessive fear of an object or situation.
- Agoraphobia: An anxiety disorder characterized by symptoms of anxiety in situations where the person perceives their environment to be unsafe with no easy way to escape.
- Social Phobia: Also known as social anxiety disorder, it is a long-term and overwhelming fear of social situations.
- Acrophobia: An extreme or irrational fear or phobia of heights, especially when one is not particularly high up.
See Also
- Anxiety Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Phobic
- Wikipedia's article - Phobic
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