panic disorder

noun

: an anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent unexpected panic attacks

Examples of panic disorder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While searching the home, authorities also reported finding 46 Alprazolam pills — commonly used to treat anxiety and panic disorders — that were not in a prescription container, according to the warrant affidavit. —Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 July 2024

For instance, major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and panic disorder often have better outcomes with combined treatment. —Bryan Cochran, Discover Magazine, 12 July 2024

Examples include obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and panic disorder. —Sunny Sea Gold, Health, 29 June 2024

Long-term pot users also experienced paranoia, panic disorder and generalized fear, though. —Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 22 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

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