habituate

habituate definition - medical

ha·bit·u·ate (hə-bĭchˈo͞o-ātˌ)

verb
  1. To accustom by frequent repetition or prolonged exposure.
  2. To cause physiological or psychological habituation, as to a drug.
  3. To experience psychological habituation.

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