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Definition of Dissociation
1. Noun. The act of removing from association.
2. Noun. A state in which some integrated part of a person's life becomes separated from the rest of the personality and functions independently.
Generic synonyms: Mental Condition, Mental State, Psychological Condition, Psychological State
Specialized synonyms: Compartmentalisation, Compartmentalization, Dissociative Disorder
Derivative terms: Disassociate, Dissociate, Dissociate
3. Noun. (chemistry) the temporary or reversible process in which a molecule or ion is broken down into smaller molecules or ions.
Generic synonyms: Chemical Action, Chemical Change, Chemical Process
Derivative terms: Dissociate
Definition of Dissociation
1. n. The act of dissociating or disuniting; a state of separation; disunion.
Definition of Dissociation
1. Noun. The act of dissociating or disuniting; a state of separation; disunion. ¹
2. Noun. (chemistry) The process by which a compound body breaks up into simpler constituents; said particularly of the action of heat on gaseous or volatile substances. ¹
3. Noun. (psychology) A defence mechanism where certain thoughts or mental processes are compartmentalised in order to avoid emotional stress to the conscious mind. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Dissociation
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Medical Definition of Dissociation
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1. The act of separating or state of being separated.
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