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habituation

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Main Entry:
ha·bit·u·a·tion Listen to the pronunciation of habituation
Pronunciation:
\-ˌbich-ə-ˈwā-shən\
Function:
noun
1: the act or process of making habitual or accustomed2 a: tolerance to the effects of a drug acquired through continued use b: psychological dependence on a drug after a period of use—compare addiction3: a form of nonassociative learning characterized by a decrease in responsiveness upon repeated exposure to a stimulus—compare sensitization

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