Fear of heights
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A phobia. It is the fear of going up to high places, causing dizziness and a feeling of weakness in the legs when going up to high places, and anxiety about falling. Because of this, there are people who cannot travel by plane. [Kouzo Shimosaka] Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information |
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恐怖症の一つ。高い所へ上ることの恐怖で，高所に上るとめまいや足がすくむ感じ，墜落の不安を起こす。このため飛行機旅行のできない人が見かけられる。【下坂 幸三】
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