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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 release of insulin by decrease in blood glucose concentrations.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Inhibition is an interesting mechanism for turn-taking as it prevents the two birds from singing over each other.

From Scientific American • Jul. 13, 2021

Inhibition, "sitting still," "being quiet," takes real effort on his part, and is extremely fatiguing.

From How to Teach by Strayer, George Drayton




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