What is the meaning of inhibition?

noun

  • Psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires.
  • The quality of being inhibited.
  • Physiology) the process whereby nerves can retard or prevent the functioning of an organ or part. (
    • usage: "the inhibition of the heart by the vagus nerve"
  • The action of prohibiting or inhibiting or forbidding (or an instance thereof. )
    • usage: "they were restrained by a prohibition in their charter"; "a medical inhibition of alcoholic beverages"; "he ignored his parents' forbiddance"
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