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claustrophobia

nounfemininetécnico/klɐwʃtɾufuˈbiɐ/medium

claus·tro·fo·bi·a

Definition

An abnormal fear of being in enclosed or confined spaces.
His claustrophobia makes air travel very difficult.
She felt a surge of claustrophobia in the small, windowless room.

Etymology

Do grego 'klaustros' (lugar fechado) + 'phobos' (medo).

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