“generalized anxiety”

We have one entry that includes the term generalized anxiety.

generalized anxiety disorder

noun

: an anxiety disorder marked by chronic excessive anxiety and worry that is difficult to control, causes distress or impairment in daily functioning, and is accompanied by three or more associated symptoms (such as restlessness, irritability, poor concentration, and sleep disturbances) abbreviation GAD


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