suppression

 
Pronunciation: /səˈprɛʃ(ə)n/

noun

[mass 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.