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| dis·so·ci·a·tion [ di sshee áysh'n, di sssee áysh'n ] (plural dis·so·ci·a·tions) |
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1. treatment of something as unconnected: the treatment of somebody or something as distinct or unconnected, or the fact of being treated in this way
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2.
Same as disassociation (sense 1) (sense 2)
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3. chemistry division of molecule: the breaking up of a molecule into simpler components
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4. psychiatry separation of emotions: the separation of a group of usually connected mental processes such as emotion and understanding from the rest of the mind as a defense mechanism
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