panic disorder

panic disorder   n.  A psychological disorder characterized by recurrent panic attacks and usually resulting in the development of one or more phobias, such as agoraphobia. It may or may not be associated with a specific situational trigger.

Main Entry: panic disorder
Function: noun
: an anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent unexpected panic attacks accompanied by bodily or cognitive symptoms (asshaking, shortness of breath, or feelings of unreality) followed by a month or more of worry about their recurrence, implications, or consequences or by a change in behavior related to the panicattacks

panic disorder n.
A neurosis characterized by the occurrence of intense attacks of anxiety in specific circumstances and situations and by such symptoms as shortness of breath, chest pain, sweating, dizziness, and fear of dying or of losing mental functioning.