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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.

in·tro·ver·sion

(in'trō-ver'zhŭn),

1. The turning of a structure into itself.
See also: intussusception, invagination.

2. A trait of preoccupation with oneself, as practiced by an introvert. Compare: extraversion.

[intro- + L. verto, pp. versus, to turn]

introversion

(ĭn′trə-vûr′zhən)

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.

in·tro·ver·sion

(in'trō-vĕr'zhŭn)

1. The turning of a structure into itself.
See also: intussusception, invagination

2. A trait of preoccupation with oneself, as practiced by an introvert.
Compare: extraversion

[intro- + L. verto, pp. versus, to turn]

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.

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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