habituation

(hə-bĭchˌo͞o-āˈshən)

noun
  1. The process of habituating or the state of being habituated.
  2. a. Physiological tolerance to a drug resulting from repeated use.
    b. Psychological dependence on a drug.
  3. Psychology The decline of a conditioned response following repeated exposure to the conditioned stimulus.

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