inhibition
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- noun
- /ɪnˈhɪbɪʃən/
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inhibición
- Botulism toxin causes an inhibition of the release of acetylcholine, as diagrammed here.
- transmarginal inhibition
- callosal inhibition
- behavioral inhibition
And there's an active inhibition or prevention of neurons that increase alertness.
- And there's an active inhibition or prevention of neurons that increase alertness.
- Botulism toxin causes an inhibition of the release of acetylcholine, as diagrammed here.
Examples
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However, all were effective against this enzyme preparation, and, as expected, inhibition increased with increasing inhibitor concentration.
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This is a circuit diagram with both activation and inhibition components.
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Yes, it's a principle called "competitive inhibition".
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As observed with egg white and bovine plasma, inhibition increased with increasing concentrations.
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The CIBIS III trial suggested that beta-blockers may be able to be initiated before ACE inhibition.
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And similarly, in the cortex, ketamine is relieving inhibition and thereby increasing activation.
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Epineural and endoneural scar tissue formed after injury results in conduction blockade and inhibition of axonal regeneration of the nerve.
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The inhibition of nerve signals can lead to slower reactions in the body.
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During the experiment, scientists observed that inhibition of the heart's signals reduced its activity.
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This drug works by causing inhibition in certain nerve pathways, resulting in decreased muscle movement.
Synonyms
A way of reducing strong emotional or physical reactions to feel calmer
Antonyms
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An action that makes a nerve or muscle respond often using electricity
Compounds
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A therapy method using one response to stop another that cannot occur together, for example using relaxation to reduce anxiety
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A treatment that teaches people to relax to reduce anxiety in scary situations
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Morphology
Etymology
Inhibition comes from the Latin parts in- and habere, meaning 'hold in'. In the body, inhibition is the idea of 'holding back' activity, as when nerves slow or stop a signal.