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
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Others have linked the drug to higher rates of depression, anxiety disorders, psychosis, cognitive impairment, poor academic performance, cardiovascular problems and more.
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Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 31 Dec. 2025
And a growing amount of research suggests that many psychiatric conditions, ranging from anxiety disorders to depression, might be caused in part by errors in our perception of our internal environment.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
The analysis also examined safety concerns — in particular, how young people using high-potency cannabis may be more likely to suffer higher rates of psychotic symptoms and anxiety disorder.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 2025
Another limitation is that most participants (about 80 percent) had depression rather than anxiety disorders, so findings in relation to anxiety should be interpreted cautiously.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Dec. 2025
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Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 31 Dec. 2025
And a growing amount of research suggests that many psychiatric conditions, ranging from anxiety disorders to depression, might be caused in part by errors in our perception of our internal environment.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
The analysis also examined safety concerns — in particular, how young people using high-potency cannabis may be more likely to suffer higher rates of psychotic symptoms and anxiety disorder.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 2025
Another limitation is that most participants (about 80 percent) had depression rather than anxiety disorders, so findings in relation to anxiety should be interpreted cautiously.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for anxiety disorder
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“Anxiety disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anxiety%20disorder. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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