anxiety disordernoun [ C or U ]
uk/æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti dɪˌsɔː.dər/us/æŋˈzaɪ.ə.t̬i dɪˌsɔːr.dɚ/specializeda mental illness in which a person is so anxious that their normal life is affected:
Panic attacks, irrational fears, and compulsive behaviour are examples of anxiety disorders.
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