noun Download 🔗Share The act of dissociating or disuniting; a state of separation; disunion. Examples : "The dissociation between my work schedule and my family's needs often caused stress. " mind medicine physiology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The process by which a compound body breaks up into simpler constituents; said particularly of the action of heat on gaseous or volatile substances. Examples : "the dissociation of ammonium chloride into hydrochloric acid and ammonia" chemistry physics process substance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A defence mechanism where certain thoughts or mental processes are compartmentalised in order to avoid emotional stress to the conscious mind. Examples : "Feeling overwhelmed by the pressure of exams, Sarah experienced dissociation, compartmentalizing her anxieties about failing and focusing solely on her study schedule. " mind medicine emotion Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading