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    claustrophobia

    claustrophobia - Dictionary definition and meaning for word claustrophobia

    Definition
    (noun) a morbid fear of being closed in a confined space
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for claustrophobia

claust-this seems like closed...u are closed in a room only if the room is locked, phobia means feear..

CLAUS is the root for CLOSE and PHOBIA means FEAR ...see more roots here,itll help you:http://www.virtualsalt.com/roots.htm

Claust - Closed...Phobia - Fear...so a fear of being suffocated in an enclosed space.

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