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dis·in·hi·bi·tion

(dĭs′ĭn-hə-bĭsh′ən, -ĭn-ə-, dĭs-ĭn′-)

1. Loss of inhibition, as through the influence of external stimuli such as drugs or alcohol, or as a result of brain damage.

2. Unrestrained behavior resulting from a lessening or loss of inhibitions or a disregard of cultural constraints.

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disinhibition

(ˌdɪsɪnɪˈbɪʃən; -ɪnhɪ-)

(Psychology) psychol a temporary loss of inhibition, caused by an outside stimulus such as alcohol or a drug

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dis•in•hi•bi•tion

(dɪsˌɪn ɪˈbɪʃ ən, -ˌɪn hɪ-, ˌdɪs ɪn-)

n.

1. a temporary loss of inhibition caused by an outside stimulus.

2. removal of a chemical inhibitor.

[1925–30]

Translations

disinhibition

n (psych) desinhibición f

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