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Claustrophobic

Definition

(formal, psychological) Relating to or characterised by a fear of enclosed or small spaces; having a strong anxiety response to being in confined environments, often accompanied by feelings of suffocation or panic. Typically used in clinical or therapeutic contexts to describe a specific type of phobia.

Example Sentences

1The claustrophobic patient was unable to undergo the MRI scan without sedation due to her intense fear of being enclosed in the machine.
2Is there a genetic component to claustrophobic tendencies, or are they primarily shaped by environmental factors?
3The new skyscraper's elevator design was intended to alleviate claustrophobic reactions by incorporating larger windows and a more spacious interior.
4Cognitive behavioural therapy has been shown to be effective in treating claustrophobic disorders by gradually exposing patients to the feared situations.
5There is a fascinating correlation between claustrophobic anxieties and the fear of loss of control, as both often involve a perceived restriction of personal autonomy.

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