agoraphobia: Meaning and Definition of

ag•o•ra•pho•bi•a

Pronunciation: (ag"ur-u-fō'bē-u), [key]
— n. Psychiatry.
  1. an abnormal fear of being in crowds, public places, or open areas, sometimes accompanied by anxiety attacks.
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