claustrophobia UK /ˌklɒs.trəˈfəʊ.bi.ə/US /ˌklɔː.strəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ noun1 •The abnormal fear of closed, tight places.She complained of emaciation, nervousness, tenderness of the scalp, weakness of the back, claustrophobia, and other morbid fears. — 1902 formsclaustrophobias
