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panic Audio
pan·ic [ pan-ik ]
Subclass of:
Fear (Mental Process)
Definitions related to panic:
  • A state of extreme acute, intense anxiety and unreasoning fear accompanied by disorganization of personality function.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • A sudden and overwhelming sense of fear characterized by the inability to function as normal.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Acute, intense attack of anxiety associated with personality disorganization; the anxiety is overwhelming and accompanied by feelings of impending doom.
    Sadock's Comprehensive Glossary of Psychiatry and Psychology
    BJ Sadock Titles Press, 2012
  • Sudden extreme anxiety or fear that may cause irrational thoughts or actions. Panic may include rapid heart rate, flushing (a hot, red face), sweating, and trouble breathing.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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