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agoraphobia
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agoraphobia
a pathological fear of being in public places, often resulting in the sufferer becoming housebound

agoraphobia [ə‚gȯr·ə′fōb·ē·ə]
(psychology)
Abnormal fear of open places.


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" A "Survivor" clone for agoraphobics, it offers a piddling top prize of $500,000 to 10 "guests" willing to endure three months of house arrest under the unblinking eyes of 28 TV cameras.
Agoraphobics are exposed to the situations they fear - elevators, driving or being alone - so they learn to be less afraid.
Severe agoraphobics rarely venture from their homes.
 
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