Phobic disorder

Definition

An anxiety disorder characterized by an intense, irrational fear of an object, activity, or situation. The individual seeks to avoid the object, activity, or situation. In adults, the individual recognizes that the fear is excessive or unreasonable.

Also known as phobia — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 591 per MONDO
• ICD9 300.2 per MONDO
• ICD9 300.20 per MONDO
• MESH D010698 per MONDO
• NCIT C35420 per MONDO
• SCTID 386810004 per MONDO
• UMLS C0349231 per MONDO

Drugs indicated