introversion
[in″tro-ver´zhun] 1. the turning outside in, more or less completely, of an organ, or the resulting condition.
2. preoccupation with oneself, with reduction of interest in the outside world.
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in·tro·ver·sion
(in'trō-ver'zhŭn), 2. A trait of preoccupation with oneself, as practiced by an introvert. Compare:
extraversion.
[intro- + L. verto, pp. versus, to turn]
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introversion
(ĭn′trə-vûr′zhən)n.1. The act or process of introverting or the condition of being introverted.
2. Psychology The direction of or tendency to direct one's thoughts and feelings toward oneself.
in′tro·ver′sive (-vûr′sĭv) adj.
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in·tro·ver·sion
(in'trō-vĕr'zhŭn) 2. A trait of preoccupation with oneself, as practiced by an introvert.
Compare:
extraversion [intro- + L. verto, pp. versus, to turn]
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introversion
1. A physical turning in upon itself, as may occur with a hollow organ.
2. A directing of psychic energy in upon the self. See also
INTROVERT.
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in·tro·ver·sion
(in'trō-vĕr'zhŭn) The turning of a structure into itself.
See also:
invagination[intro- + L. verto, pp. versus, to turn]
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