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Inhibition

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Definitions for Inhibition

noun
(psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires
Synonyms
noun
the quality of being inhibited
noun
(physiology) the process whereby nerves can retard or prevent the functioning of an organ or part
Examples
  1. the inhibition of the heart by the vagus nerve
noun
the action of prohibiting or inhibiting or forbidding (or an instance thereof)
Synonyms
Examples
  1. they were restrained by a prohibition in their charter
  2. a medical inhibition of alcoholic beverages
  3. he ignored his parents' forbiddance

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