An anxiety disorder characterized by an intense, irrational fear cued by the presence or anticipation of a specific object or situation. exposure to the phobic stimulus immediately provokes an anxiety response. in adults, the specific phobia is recognized as excessive or unreasonable.

Specific phobia is an anxiety disorder, characterized by an extreme, unreasonable, and irrational fear associated with a specific object, situation, or concept which poses little or no actual danger. Specific phobia can lead to avoidance of the object or situation, persistence of the fear, and significant distress or problems functioning associated with the fear...