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inhibition

[in-i-bish-uhn, in-hi-] / ˌɪn ɪˈbɪʃ ən, ˌɪn hɪ- /


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Inhibition of histone deacetylase leads to the reorganization of the actin cytoskeleton of dendritic cells, inducing morphological changes.

From Science Daily • Oct. 30, 2023

Inhibition includes the ability to hone attention and focus, ignore distractions, and inhibit or regulate base emotions and impulses.

From Salon • Oct. 17, 2023

Inhibition of mitosis results in increased white blood count.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Inhibition of DELE1 prevented the phosphorylation of eIF2α in response to mitochondrial stress, as did inhibition of OMA1.

From Nature • Mar. 3, 2020

Inhibition is a function of the will; it is the will's tool.

From Morals and the Evolution of Man by Nordau, Max Simon




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