refers to an inability to leave one's house.
This is common in severe cases of panic, agoraphobia, and obsessive compulsive disorder and can also occur in social phobia.
Other /More definition:
Housebound refers to a person who is generally unable to leave the home because of disorder or disability. However, if they are able to, it is generally only for a short time, that is for a medical appointment and requires much effort.
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