DISASSOCIATION
\dˌɪsɐsˈə͡ʊsɪˈe͡ɪʃən], \dˌɪsɐsˈəʊsɪˈeɪʃən], \d_ˌɪ_s_ɐ_s_ˈəʊ_s_ɪ__ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
Definitions of DISASSOCIATION
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the state of being unconnected in memory or imagination; "I could not think of him in disassociation from his wife"
By Princeton University
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the state of being unconnected in memory or imagination; "I could not think of him in disassociation from his wife"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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In chemistry, the breaking up of a molecule of a com-pound body into two simpler molecules under action of heat, which latter molecules reunite to form original body on a reduction of temperature; or breaking up of a compound into its positive and negative ions in an aqueous solution.
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In histology, isolation of elements of a tissue, during investigation, by physical or chemical agents.
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Irregularity, partial. Anesthesias of skin which are manifested towards one or more forms of irritation are called "dissociated."
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In psycho-analysis the isolation of a mental complex from field of consciousness.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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