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Agnosia refers to the inability to identify objects, inability to organise sensory information so as to recognise objects (e.g.
Agonistic displays refers to threatening gestures, stares, poses, or displays intended to intimidate others
Agoraphobia refers to the fear of public places or open spaces; agoraphobics try to avoid being in situations from which they think escape would be difficult or help and safety are not readily available; this is often diagnosed in conjunction with panic disorder
Other definition:
Agoraphobia refers to the intense Anxiety about being trapped or stranded in a situation without help if a panic attack occurs.
Agoraphobia (without panic ) refers to the fear that something extremely embarrassing will happen if one leaves the house or enters unfamiliar situations.
Agouti-related peptide (AgRP) refers to inhibitory neurotransmitter found in the areas of the hypothalamus that regulate feeding
Agrammatism refers to a language disturbance; difficulty in the production and comprehension of grammatical features, such as proper use of function words, word endings, and word order.