Definition of claustrophobia

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claus·tro·pho·bi·a

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NOUN:

An abnormal fear of being in narrow or enclosed spaces.

ETYMOLOGY:
Latin claustrum, enclosed place ; see cloister + -phobia

OTHER FORMS:
claustro·phobe(Noun)

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