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social phobia
An anxiety disorder in which a person feels overwhelming anxiety and excessive self-consciousness in everyday social situations. It can be limited to only one type of situation, such as a fear of speaking in formal and informal situations, or eating or drinking in front of others. Or, in its most severe form, a person has symptoms almost anytime he or she is around other people. Also called social anxiety disorder.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Health care
- Category: Women’s health
- Government Agency: Womenshealth.gov
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