Psychiatric term for a condition characterized by recurrent unexpected panic attacks and persistent worry about future attacks. Synonymous with パニック障害.
See also: パニック障害
Cognitive behavioral therapy is effective for treating panic disorder.
彼女はパニック症と診断された。
She was diagnosed with panic disorder.
Compound of パニック (panic) and 症 (しょう, 'disorder' or 'condition').