anxiety disorder
Definition
Noun: A category of mental health conditions characterized by significant, persistent, and often debilitating anxiety and fear. The anxiety is a primary, defining symptom that is excessive relative to the situation and interferes with normal functioning.
Examples of Usage
- Generalized anxiety disorder is a common anxiety disorder.
- Her doctor diagnosed her with an anxiety disorder.
- Effective treatments are available for many anxiety disorders.
Advanced Usage
- Clinical term: The term "anxiety disorder" is primarily used in clinical, medical, and psychological contexts to classify and diagnose specific conditions.
- Cover term: It functions as an umbrella term encompassing several distinct diagnoses, such as generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder.
Variants and Related Words
- Anxiety (n): The core emotional state of apprehension, worry, and nervousness. An "anxiety disorder" involves this state in a severe, clinical form.
- Disorder (n): A disruption of normal physical or mental functions. In this compound, it specifies that the anxiety is pathological.
Synonyms
- Anxiety condition
- Anxiety syndrome
Related Phrases
- Diagnosed with an anxiety disorder: The formal identification of the condition by a professional.
- Manage/treat an anxiety disorder: Refers to the therapeutic and medical approaches to address the condition.
Noun
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a cover term for a variety of mental disorders in which severe anxiety is a salient symptom
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