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negative feedback, 1 (in physiology) a decrease in function in response to a stimulus. For example, the secretion of follicle-stimulating hormone decreases as the amount of circulating estrogen increases. 2 Usage notes: informal. a critical, derogatory, or otherwise negative response from one person to what another person has communicated. negative 1. having a value of less than zero. 2. indicating lack or absence, as coagulase-negative or Brucella-negative. 3. characterized by denial or opposition. negative feedback see feedback. negative reinforcement in animal psychology the stimuli which produce withdrawal, immobility, aversion, escape. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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