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Angststörung

anxiety disorder

noun ANGST-shtoe-rung Rare
Body & Health Health & Illness

Usage Note

Angststörung is an umbrella term for clinical anxiety conditions such as generalisierte Angststörung (generalised anxiety disorder), Phobien, and soziale Angststörung. It is one of the most common mental health diagnoses in Germany.

Examples

"Eine Angststörung schränkt die Betroffenen im Alltag erheblich ein."

Natural Translation

An anxiety disorder considerably limits those affected in their daily lives.

Literal Translation

An anxiety disorder limits the affected ones in daily life considerably.

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