panic disorder

panic disorder

n.

A psychological disorder characterized by recurrent panic attacks and usually resulting in the development of one or more phobias, such as agoraphobia. It may or may not be associated with a specific situational trigger.

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Noun

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panic disorder - an anxiety disorder characterized by unpredictable panic attacks; the attacks are usually severe but brief anxiety disorder - a cover term for a variety of mental disorders in which severe anxiety is a salient symptom