claustrophobia
We use the term claustrophobia for the fear of confined spaces. A link can be found below.
Claustrophobia is a fear of enclosed spaces.
It's not a sickness it's a fear. Rather a fear to being in enclosed spaces sometimes dark enclosed spaces. It's called claustrophobia.
The term that fits the definition of fear of confined spaces is "claustrophobia." It combines the prefix "claustro," meaning closed or confined, with "phobia," which denotes an irrational fear. People with claustrophobia often experience anxiety in small or enclosed spaces.
Claustrophobia relates to both the fear of enclosed spaces and of suffocation.
Possibly claustrophobia (fear of enclosed spaces)
Fear of enclosed spaces is claustrophobia.
Fear of enclosed spaces is claustrophobia.
The opposite of agoraphobia is claustrophobia, which is the fear of being in confined or restricted spaces. Agoraphobia involves a fear of open or public spaces, while claustrophobia involves a fear of enclosed spaces.
There is no special word for a fear of tunnels. However, it is likely a form of claustrophobia, which is a fear of enclosed spaces.
Fear of enclosed spaces. (ex. elevators or small rooms)
Claustrophobia is the fear of small spaces or enclosed spaces. The sufferer is afraid they will be trapped somewhere and not able to get out safely.