Inhibition (Noun)
Meaning 1
(psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
(physiology) the process whereby nerves can retard or prevent the functioning of an organ or part; "the inhibition of the heart by the vagus nerve".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 3
The action of prohibiting or inhibiting or forbidding (or an instance thereof); "they were restrained by a prohibition in their charter"; "a medical inhibition of alcoholic beverages"; "he ignored his parents' forbiddance".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.