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The word 'claustrophobia' means
Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.
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Correct answer: fear of confined spaces
Explanation: The word claustrophobia is formed from: claustrum (Latin = closed space) + phobia (Greek = fear). A. fear of darkness ❌: that is nyctophobia. B. fear of crowds ❌: that is ochlophobia. C. fear of confined spaces ✅: correct meaning of claustrophobia. D. fear of water ❌: that is hydrophobia. ✔ Correct Answer: C. fear of confined spaces ✅