suppression
Pronunciation: /səˈprɛʃ(ə)n/
noun
- the action of suppressing something such as an activity or publication: the heavy-handed suppression of political dissent
- Medicine stoppage or reduction of a discharge or secretion.
- Biology the absence or non-development of a part or organ that is normally present.
- Genetics the cancelling of the effect of one mutation by a second mutation.
- Psychology the restraint or repression of an idea, activity, or reaction by something more powerful.
- Psychoanalysis the conscious inhibition of unacceptable memories, impulses, or desires.
- prevention of electrical interference.