Agoraphobia
| Agoraphobia | |
|---|---|
| Term | Agoraphobia |
| Short definition | Agoraphobia (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. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
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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- Medical encyclopedia article on Agoraphobia
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