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anxiety disorder
/æŋzˈaɪəɾi dɪsˈoːɹdɚ/
/aŋzˈaɪəti dɪsˈɔːdə/
Anxiety disorder
01
a group of mental health conditions marked by persistent, excessive fear or worry, that interferes with daily functioning
Examples
Her primary care doctor referred her to a psychologist after persistent anxiety symptoms suggested an anxiety disorder.
Panic attacks are a hallmark of panic disorder, a type of anxiety disorder that can feel overwhelming and sudden.
