A type of anxiety disorder characterized by avoidance of public places, especially where crowds gather.

An anxiety disorder characterized by an intense, irrational fear of venturing out into open places or situations in which help (or escape) might not be available should excessive anxiety or panic symptoms develop.

Fear and avoidance of public places and open spaces.

Intense, irrational fear of open spaces, characterized by marked fear of being alone or of being in public places where escape would be difficult or help might not be available.

Morbid fear of open places or leaving the familiar setting of the home. May be present with or without panic attacks.

Obsessive, persistent, intense fear of open places.

Agoraphobia is fear of and anxiety about being in situations or places without a way to escape easily or in which help might not be available if intense anxiety develops.

Agoraphobia (ag-uh-ruh-FOE-be-uh) is a type of anxiety disorder in which you fear and avoid places or situations that might cause you to panic and make you feel trapped, helpless or embarrassed. You fear an actual or anticipated situation, such as using public transportation, being in open or enclosed spaces, standing in line, or being...

Agoraphobia, type of anxiety disorder characterized by avoidance of situations that induce intense fear and panic. The term is derived from the Greek word agora, meaning "place of assembly," "open space," or "marketplace," and from the English word phobia, meaning "fear." Many patients with...