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anxiety reaction a reaction characterized by abnormal apprehension or uneasiness; see also anxiety disorders. separation anxiety apprehension due to removal of significant persons or familiar surroundings, common in infants 12 to 24 months old; see also separation anxiety disorder.
(redirected from trait anxiety) Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Medical, Legal, Wikipedia. anticipatory tension or vague dread persisting in the absence of a specific threat. In contrast to fear, which is a realistic reaction to actual danger, anxiety is generally related to an unconscious threat. Physiological symptoms of anxiety include increases in pulse rate and blood pressure, accelerated breathing rates, perspiration, muscular tension, dryness of the mouth, and diarrhea.