panic disorder

ˈpænɪk dɪsˈɔrdər

Definition

Definition of panic disorder - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

mental health

TECH.

anxiety disorder with severe recurring panic attacks

TECH.

She was diagnosed with panic disorder last year.
His panic disorder often disrupts his daily life.
Panic disorder can be managed with therapy and medication.

anxiety disorder

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Expressions with panic

panic button

button pressed in emergency to summon help

She hit the panic button when she noticed the smoke.

panic stations

signal to begin emergency procedures

The captain called panic stations as the ship began to sink.

satanic panic

widespread fear about satanic ritual abuse

The 1980s saw a satanic panic in many communities.

panic sell

sell investments quickly due to fear

Investors often panic sell during market crashes.

press the panic button

act quickly because of sudden fear or emergency

Don't press the panic button just because you lost your keys.

push the panic button

react with panic or alarm to a situation

Don't push the panic button; the delay is minor.

Expressions with disorder

throw into disorder

cause confusion or chaos

The sudden announcement threw the meeting into disorder.

mental disorder

condition affecting mind causing distress or problems in daily life

He was diagnosed with a mental disorder.

violent disorder

chaotic situation with aggressive and destructive actions

The protest turned into a violent disorder.

nervous disorder

condition affecting the nervous system

She was diagnosed with a nervous disorder affecting her motor skills.

civil disorder

serious disturbance of public order caused by groups of civilians

The government deployed extra police to control the civil disorder downtown.

eating disorder

group of disorders related to persistent eating behavior issues

Eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder.

sleep disorder

condition affecting the quality, timing, or duration of sleep

Many people with a sleep disorder struggle to get enough rest.

bipolar disorder

mental illness with mood swings between mania and depression

She was diagnosed with bipolar disorder last year.

bleeding disorder

condition where blood does not clot normally and bleeding lasts longer

The doctor diagnosed him with a rare bleeding disorder after repeated nosebleeds.

brain disorder

condition affecting normal brain function

Alzheimer's is a common brain disorder.

Terms with panic disorder included in their meaning

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sleep terror

medical

sleep disorder causing feelings of panic or dread

acr.

acr: panic disorder

mental health condition causing sudden fear

reboxetine

pharmacology

antidepressant drug for clinical depression and panic disorder

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French:trouble panique, ...
German:Panikstörung, ...
Italian:disturbo di panico, ...
Spanish:trastorno de pánico, ...
Portuguese:transtorno do pânico, ...
Chinese:惊恐障碍, ...
Japanese:パニック障害, ...
Arabic:اضْطِرَاب الْهَلَع, ...
Hebrew:הַפְרָעַת פָּאנִיקָה, ...
Russian:паническое расстройство, ...
Ukrainian:панічний розлад, ...
Hindi:घबराहट विकार, ...
Bengali:আতঙ্কজনিত ব্যাধি, ...
Catalan:trastorn de pànic, ...
Czech:panická porucha, ...
Danish:panikangst, ...
Dutch:paniekstoornis, ...
Greek:διαταραχή πανικού, ...
Hungarian:pánikbetegség, ...
Khmer:ជំងឺភ័យស្លន់ស្លោ, ...
Korean:공황 장애, ...
Persian:اختلال هراس, ...
Polish:zaburzenie paniczne, ...
Portuguese (BR):transtorno do pânico, ...
Romanian:tulburare de panică, ...
Swedish:paniksyndrom, ...
Thai:โรคตื่นตระหนก, ...
Turkish:panik bozukluğu, ...
Vietnamese:rối loạn hoảng sợ, ...

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