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introvert

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introvert /in·tro·vert/ (in´tro-vert)
1. a person whose interest is turned inward to the self.
2. to turn one's interest inward to the self.
3. a structure that can be turned or drawn inwards.
4. to turn a part or organ inward upon itself.

in·tro·vert (ntr-vûrt, ntr-vûrt)
v.
1. To turn or direct inward.
2. To concentrate one's interests upon oneself.
3. To turn a tubular organ or part inward upon itself.
n. (ntr-vûrt)
1. One whose thoughts and feelings are directed toward oneself.
2. An anatomical structure that is capable of being introverted.

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