What does specific phobia mean?
Definitions for specific phobia
spe·cif·ic pho·bi·a
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specific phobianoun
Phobia to specific objects or situations, like tongues, fingers, or injections.
specific phobianoun
Catch-all for phobias to simple/isolated objects and situations that are too unusual to qualify for an individual name.
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Specific phobia
A specific phobia is a generic term for any kind of anxiety disorder that amounts to an unreasonable or irrational fear related to exposure to specific objects or situations. As a result, the affected person tends to actively avoid direct contact with the objects or situations and, in severe cases, any mention or depiction of them. The fear can, in fact, be disabling to their daily lives. The fear or anxiety may be triggered both by the presence and the anticipation of the specific object or situation. A person who encounters that of which they are phobic will often show signs of fear or express discomfort. In some cases it can result in a panic attack. In most adults, he or she may be logically know the fear is unreasonable but still find it difficult to control the anxiety. Thus, this condition may significantly impair the person's functioning and even physical health.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of specific phobia in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of specific phobia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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