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dissociation
(redirected from atrioventricular dissociation)

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dis·so·ci·a·tion  (d-ss-shn, -sh-)
n.
1. The act of dissociating or the condition of having been dissociated.
2. Chemistry
a. The process by which the action of a solvent or a change in physical condition, as in pressure or temperature, causes a molecule to split into simpler groups of atoms, single atoms, or ions.
b. The separation of an electrolyte into ions of opposite charge.
3. Psychiatry A psychological defense mechanism in which specific, anxiety-provoking thoughts, emotions, or physical sensations are separated from the rest of the psyche.

dissociation [dɪˌsəʊsɪˈeɪʃən -ʃɪ-]
n
1. the act of dissociating or the state of being dissociated
2. (Chemistry) Chem
a.  a reversible chemical change of the molecules of a single compound into two or more other molecules, atoms, ions, or radicals
b.  any decomposition of the molecules of a single compound into two or more other compounds, atoms, ions, or radicals
3. (Chemistry) separation of molecules or atoms that occurs when a liquid or solid changes to a gas
4. (Psychiatry) Psychiatry the separation of a group of mental processes or ideas from the rest of the personality, so that they lead an independent existence, as in cases of multiple personality

dissociation  (d-ss-shn)
The separation of a substance into two or more simpler substances, or of a molecule into atoms or ions, by the action of heat or a chemical process. Dissociation is usually reversible.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.dissociation - the act of removing from association
separation - the act of dividing or disconnecting
2.dissociation - a state in which some integrated part of a person's life becomes separated from the rest of the personality and functions independently
mental condition, mental state, psychological condition, psychological state - (psychology) a mental condition in which the qualities of a state are relatively constant even though the state itself may be dynamic; "a manic state"
compartmentalisation, compartmentalization - a mild state of dissociation
dissociative disorder - dissociation so severe that the usually integrated functions of consciousness and perception of self break down
3.dissociation - (chemistry) the temporary or reversible process in which a molecule or ion is broken down into smaller molecules or ions
chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
chemical action, chemical change, chemical process - (chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved

dissociation
noun separation, break, division, distancing, divorce, isolation, segregation, detachment, severance, disengagement, disconnection, disunion a complete dissociation from one another
Translations
dissociation [dɪˌsəʊsɪˈeɪʃən] Ndisociación f
dissociation [dɪˌsəʊʃiˈeɪʃən dɪˌsəʊsiˈeɪʃən] ndissociation f
dissociation from sb/sth → dissociation de qn/qch
dissociation
nTrennung f, → Dissoziation f (geh, Chem, Psych)
dissociation [dɪˌsəʊsɪˈeɪʃn] ndissociazione f
dissociation [dɪˌsəʊsɪˈeɪʃn] ndissociazione f


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