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claus·tro·phobe

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  1. claustrophobenoun

    a person suffering from claustrophobia

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  1. claustrophobenoun

    One who suffers from claustrophobia.

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  1. claustrophobe

    Claustrophobia is the fear of confined spaces. It can be triggered by many situations or stimuli, including elevators, especially when crowded to capacity, windowless rooms, and hotel rooms with closed doors and sealed windows. Even bedrooms with a lock on the outside, small cars, and tight-necked clothing can induce a response in those with claustrophobia. It is typically classified as an anxiety disorder, which often results in panic attacks. The onset of claustrophobia has been attributed to many factors, including a reduction in the size of the amygdala, classical conditioning, or a genetic predisposition to fear small spaces. One study indicates that anywhere from 5-10% of the world population is affected by severe claustrophobia, but only a small percentage of these people receive some kind of treatment for the disorder. The term claustrophobia comes from Latin claustrum "a shut in place" and Greek φόβος, phóbos, "fear".

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  1. claustrophobe

    A claustrophobe is a person who suffers from claustrophobia, an anxiety disorder that involves an intense fear of enclosed or tight spaces. This phobia can induce feelings of panic or anxiety when the person is in small rooms, tunnels, elevators, or other restricted or confined areas.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of claustrophobe in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of claustrophobe in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2


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