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disinhibition
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dis·in·hi·bi·tion (dsn-h-bshn, ds-n-)
n.
1. A loss of inhibition, as through the influence of drugs or alcohol.
2. A temporary loss of an inhibition caused by an unrelated stimulus, such as a loud noise.

disinhibition
[dis′inhibish′ən]
Etymology: L, dis, apart, inhibere, to restrain
the removal of inhibition. See also inhibition.


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