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Definition of Acathexis
1. Noun. (psychoanalysis) a lack of cathexis; a condition in which significant objects or memories arouse no emotion in an individual.
Category relationships: Analysis, Depth Psychology, Psychoanalysis
Generic synonyms: Libidinal Energy
Generic synonyms: Libidinal Energy
Definition of Acathexis
1. Noun. (pathology) The loss of the ability to respond emotionally ¹
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Medical Definition of Acathexis
1. Rarely used term for a mental disorder in which certain objects or ideas fail to arouse an emotional response in the individual. Origin: G. A-priv. + kathexis, retention (05 Mar 2000)
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