Definition of Habituation

1. Noun. Being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs).

Exact synonyms: Addiction, Dependance, Dependence, Dependency
Category relationships: Narcotic
Generic synonyms: Physical Condition, Physiological Condition, Physiological State
Specialized synonyms: Drug Addiction, White Plague
Derivative terms: Addict, Dependent, Dependent, Habituate

2. Noun. A general accommodation to unchanging environmental conditions.
Generic synonyms: Accommodation, Adjustment, Fitting
Derivative terms: Habituate

Definition of Habituation

1. n. The act of habituating, or accustoming; the state of being habituated.

Definition of Habituation

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Medical Definition of Habituation

1. 1. The tendency of some neurons to require either a stronger nerve signal or a longer recharge period before it can fire again, if it has been triggered recently. 2. The disappearance of responsiveness to accustomed stimulation. It does not include drug habituation. (03 Jul 1999)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Habituation

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habitual
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habitualness
habitualnesses
habituals
habitual abortion
habitual abortion
habitual criminal
habituate
habituated
habituates
habituating
habituation (current term)
habituation (current term)
habituations
habitude
habitude
habitudes
habitue
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habit chorea
habit scoliosis
habit spasm
habit tic
hable
Hablot Knight Browne

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