distraction


dis·trac·tion

noun \dis-ˈtrak-shən\

Definition of DISTRACTION

1
a : diversion of the attention b : mental derangement
2
: excessive separation (as from improper traction) of fracture fragments
dis·tract \dis-ˈtrakt\ transitive verb

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