aversion therapy
noun
Definition of aversion therapy
: therapy intended to suppress an undesirable habit or behavior (such as smoking) by associating the habit or behavior with a noxious or punishing stimulus (such as electric shock)
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1946
First Known Use of aversion therapy
1946
Medical Dictionary
aversion therapy
noun
Medical Definition of aversion therapy
: therapy intended to suppress an undesirable habit or behavior (as smoking or overeating) by associating the habit or behavior with a noxious or punishing stimulus (as an electric shock)
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