panic disorder

noun

: an anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent unexpected panic attacks

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The drug — known by its brand name Ativan — is a benzodiazepine that treats anxiety disorder or panic disorder. Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025 The highest was for panic disorder (37%), and the lowest was for alcohol use disorder (2%). New Atlas, 18 Feb. 2025 Participants with symptoms of panic disorder and bipolar disorder eventually sought treatment within a relatively speedy two years of the onset of those symptoms. New Atlas, 18 Feb. 2025 For instance, it's prescribed at lower dosages for panic disorders: 0.25 to 2 milligrams (mg) twice a day, up to a maximum dose of 4 mg daily. Megan Nunn, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for panic disorder

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First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of panic disorder was in 1978

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“Panic disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/panic%20disorder. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

panic disorder

noun
: an anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent unexpected panic attacks followed by a month or more of worry about their recurrence, implications, or consequences or by a change in behavior related to the panic attacks
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