Syndrome characterized by a persistent fear of specific objects or situations, exposure to which almost invariably evokes an anxiety response.
An unwarranted fear and avoidance of a specific object or circumstance, for example, fear of nonpoisonous snakes or fear of heights.
an illogical but real and intense fear of an object, such as dogs or insects, or a situation, such as flying or closed spaces; also known as single phobia or simple phobia.
An anxiety disorder involving unrealistic or exaggerated fear of a particular object or situation, such as being extremely afraid of thunderstorms or bees.
An anxiety disorder characterized by persisting fear of a specific circumscribed object or situation, exposure to which almost invariably evokes intense anxiety or panic
a fear of a particular object or place which is so severe that it affects your way of life
a fear of a particular object or situation
a fear of certain objects, creatures or places - such as spiders or going to the dentist
a marked and persistent fear that is excessive or unreasonable (and is recognized as such by the person) cued by the presence or anticipation of a specific object or situation (e
an excessive fear of a certain object or situation
an excessive or unreasonable fear of an object or situation (e
an excessive or unreasonable fear that is cued by the presence, or the anticipated presence of a specific object or situation
an extreme fear of a specific object or situation that is out of
an intense fear of a specific object or situation, such as snakes, heights or flying
an intense fear of something posing little or no actual danger
a type of phobia characterized by extreme fear of an object or situation that is not harmful under general conditions.
A disabling, irrational fear of certain objects or events such as snakes, heights, or enclosed places. See also anxiety disorders, phobia.
"Specific phobia" is a generic term for any kind of anxiety disorder that amounts to an unreasonable or irrational fear related to exposure to specific objects or situations. As a result, the affected persons tend to actively avoid direct contact with the objects or situations, and in severe cases any mention or depiction of them.