anxiety disorder

noun

: any of various disorders (such as panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, a phobia, or generalized anxiety disorder) in which anxiety is a predominant feature

called also anxiety neurosis, anxiety state

Examples of anxiety disorder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Up to 50% of adults with ADHD may have an anxiety disorder. —Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 18 Oct. 2024

Anxiety Caffeine may increase the risk of anxiety and worsen it in those who already have an anxiety disorder. —Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024

There are not enough studies to support acupuncture as an effective treatment for other types of anxiety disorders such as panic disorder, phobias, social anxiety disorder, and separation anxiety disorder.2 Does Acupuncture Help With Anxiety? —Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024

In a 2010 study, fewer than half of undergraduate college students enrolled in psychology courses could correctly identify generalized anxiety disorder or panic disorder. —Cleo Krejci, Journal Sentinel, 26 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

anxiety disorder

noun

: any of various disorders (as panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, a phobia, or generalized anxiety disorder) in which anxiety is a predominant feature

called also anxiety neurosis, anxiety state