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Persistent and irrational fear of enclosed places (e.g., elevators, closets, tunnels) or of being confined (e.g., in an airplane or the backseat of a car). Situations where enclosure or confinement may be encountered are often avoided or else endured with intense anxiety or distress. The focus of fear is typically on panic symptoms triggered in these situations, such as feelings of being unable to breathe, choking, sweating, and fears of losing control. (From APA Dictionary of Psychology, accessed 11/8/2023)
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- Claustrophobias
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2025; use PHOBIC DISORDERS 1978-2024
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- National Library of Medicine. Claustrophobia. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000098452. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000098452
- Claustrophobia. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claustrophobia
- Claustrophobia. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q186892