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introversion

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introversion /in·tro·ver·sion/ (-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.
in·tro·ver·sion (ntr-vûrzhn, -shn)
n.
1. The act or process of introverting or the condition of being introverted.
2. The direction of or tendency to direct one's thoughts and feelings toward oneself.
intro·versive (-vûrsv) adj.
introversion
the turning outside in, more or lees completely, of an organ.
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