Inhibition Meaning

There are 4 meaning(s) for word Inhibition

Meaning 1 : (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires

    Synonyms : suppression
Meaning 2 : the action of prohibiting or inhibiting or forbidding (or an instance thereof)

    Example : a medical inhibition of alcoholic beverages

    Synonyms : forbiddance,  prohibition
Meaning 3 : (physiology) the process whereby nerves can retard or prevent the functioning of an organ or part

    Example : the inhibition of the heart by the vagus nerve

Meaning 4 : the quality of being inhibited


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