panic disorder

noun

: an anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent unexpected panic attacks

Examples of panic disorder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Two years ago, Alexandra developed a panic disorder that made driving difficult. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026

Experts are hopeful that 30-second bursts of activity could be an effective therapy for those with panic disorder. — Beth Krietsch, Washington Post, 20 May 2026

Rather, a person with panic disorder could implement sprints into their normal workout routine, says Weisman. — Maggie O'Neill, Outside, 21 Mar. 2026

But people with a history of severe trauma or post traumatic stress should be cautious, as should people dealing with injuries, joint problems, seizures, panic disorder, bipolar disorder, or psychosis. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for panic disorder

• boarder
• border
• corder
• order
• warder
• camcorder
• recorder
• reorder
• suborder
• transborder

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