54587008: Simple phobia (disorder)

SNOMED CT Concept\Clinical finding (finding)\...

\Mental state, behavior and/or psychosocial function finding (finding)\Mental state finding\Emotional state finding\...

\Mood finding\Fear (finding)\Experiencing fear and often anxiety towards specific objects or situations often disproportionate to the actual risk with avoidance or intense fear upon exposure. They can be distinguished from phobic disorders in that the fear, though inconvenient, typically doesn't interfere with the person's daily functioning and does not cause clinically significant distress.\Phobic disorder (disorder)\Simple phobia

\Anxiety\Anxiety disorder\Phobic disorder (disorder)\Simple phobia

\Disease\Mental disorder\Anxiety disorder\Phobic disorder (disorder)\Simple phobia

Status: current, Not sufficiently defined by necessary conditions definition status (core metadata concept). Date: 31-Jan 2002. Module: SNOMED CT core

Descriptions:

Id Description Lang Type Status Case? Module

90724016 Simple phobia en Synonym (core metadata concept) Active Entire term case insensitive (core metadata concept) SNOMED CT core

90725015 Specific phobia en Synonym (core metadata concept) Active Entire term case insensitive (core metadata concept) SNOMED CT core

496990015 Isolated phobia en Synonym (core metadata concept) Active Entire term case insensitive (core metadata concept) SNOMED CT core

792834016 Simple phobia (disorder) en Fully specified name Active Entire term case insensitive (core metadata concept) SNOMED CT core

Expanded Value Set

Outbound Relationships	Type	Target	Active	Characteristic	Refinability	Group	Values
Simple phobia	Is a	Anxiety disorder	false	Inferred relationship	Some
Simple phobia	Is a	Phobic disorder (disorder)	true	Inferred relationship	Some
Simple phobia	Has definitional manifestation	Experiencing fear and often anxiety towards specific objects or situations often disproportionate to the actual risk with avoidance or intense fear upon exposure. They can be distinguished from phobic disorders in that the fear, though inconvenient, typically doesn't interfere with the person's daily functioning and does not cause clinically significant distress.	false	Inferred relationship	Some
Simple phobia	Interprets	Emotion (observable entity)	true	Inferred relationship	Some	1

Inbound Relationships	Type	Active	Source	Characteristic	Refinability	Group
Venereophobia	Is a	True	Simple phobia	Inferred relationship	Some
Bromisodrophobia	Is a	False	Simple phobia	Inferred relationship	Some
Dysmorphophobia	Is a	False	Simple phobia	Inferred relationship	Some
A condition where an individual has an intense and irrational fear of body odors, either their own or those of others. This phobia, like other specific phobias, could potentially cause significant distress and might interfere with the individual's daily life and activities.	Is a	True	Simple phobia	Inferred relationship	Some
While many people feel uneasy at high elevations, acrophobia is an extreme, irrational fear that provokes severe anxiety, panic attacks, and physical symptoms like sweating and dizziness. It often leads to avoidance behaviours that interfere with daily life, unlike a simple fear of heights, which is less severe and less disruptive.	Is a	True	Simple phobia	Inferred relationship	Some
An extreme and irrational fear of small crawling organisms, such as mites and ticks which often stems from concerns about diseases they might carry or the possibility of infestation. This phobia escalates to an irrational level, causing individuals to become excessively anxious about these creatures even in environments where the risk is minimal. The condition is sufficiently severe to result in significant distress or significant impairment in personal, family, social, educational, occupational or other important areas of functioning.	Is a	True	Simple phobia	Inferred relationship	Some
Excessive and irrational fear of depths. This fear can pertain to deep bodies of water, like oceans or lakes, as well as other situations involving depth, such as deep valleys or even deep tunnels. The condition is sufficiently severe to result in significant distress or significant impairment in personal, family, social, educational, occupational or other important areas of functioning.	Is a	True	Simple phobia	Inferred relationship	Some
People with entomophobia may experience extreme fear, anxiety and distress when they encounter insects, think about insects or even see images of insects. The condition is sufficiently severe to result in significant distress or significant impairment in personal, family, social, educational, occupational or other important areas of functioning.	Is a	True	Simple phobia	Inferred relationship	Some
Individuals with erythrophobia experience intense anxiety about blushing, often worrying that it will happen in social situations and fearing the embarrassment that comes with it. This fear can be so severe that it leads to the avoidance of social interactions, negatively impacting personal and professional relationships.	Is a	True	Simple phobia	Inferred relationship	Some
This phobia is characterised by an obsessive fear of bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms that can cause illness. People with mysophobia may exhibit behaviours such as excessive cleaning, avoidance of perceived dirty places or situations, use of protective measures like gloves and the performance of repetitive cleanliness rituals. This condition can disrupt daily life, leading to social isolation.	Is a	True	Simple phobia	Inferred relationship	Some
People who suffer from gephyrophobia may experience intense anxiety, panic attacks, or avoidance behavior when faced with the prospect of driving or walking over a bridge. This phobia can significantly impact a person's daily life, limiting their ability to travel or commute efficiently. Symptoms might include sweating, rapid heartbeat, dizziness, and a sense of dread.	Is a	True	Simple phobia	Inferred relationship	Some
An intense, irrational fear of animals that goes beyond a simple or normal fear. Unlike a common fear, which might be specific to certain animals or situations, zoophobia can cause extreme anxiety or panic at the mere thought or sight of any animal, regardless of its size or perceived threat. The condition is sufficiently severe to result in significant distress or significant impairment in personal, family, social, educational, occupational or other important areas of functioning.	Is a	True	Simple phobia	Inferred relationship	Some
An intense and irrational fear of confined or enclosed spaces. Individuals with claustrophobia experience severe anxiety or panic when they are in or anticipate being in situations such as elevators, small rooms, tunnels, crowded areas, or other restricted environments. The condition is sufficiently severe to result in significant distress or significant impairment in personal, family, social, educational, occupational or other important areas of functioning.	Is a	True	Simple phobia	Inferred relationship	Some
An intense, irrational fear of exams that significantly impairs an individual's ability to perform well. Unlike a simple fear, which might cause mild nervousness or unease, examination phobia leads to severe physical, emotional, and cognitive symptoms, such as panic attacks, nausea, and mind blanks, often resulting in poor performance despite adequate preparation.	Is a	True	Simple phobia	Inferred relationship	Some

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