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cued panic attack

a panic attack that occurs almost invariably upon exposure to, or in anticipation of, a specific situational trigger. For example, an individual with social phobia may have a panic attack as a result of just thinking about an upcoming presentation. Also called situationally bound panic attack. See also situationally predisposed panic attack. Compare uncued panic attack.

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November 17th 2024

centripetal

centripetal

adj.

1. directed toward the center. For example, a centripetal nerve carries nerve impulses from the periphery to the central nervous system. Compare centrifugal.

2. characterizing treatment approaches that focus inward on minute changes in feelings and impulses, as in psychoanalysis.