Dissociation Definition

dĭ-sōsē-āshən, -shē-
noun
The act of dissociating or the condition of having been dissociated.
American Heritage Medicine
A dissociating or being dissociated; separation.
Webster's New World
The breaking up of a compound into simpler components, as with heat or a solvent, frequently in a reversible manner so that the components may recombine.
Webster's New World
A split in the conscious process in which a group of mental activities breaks away from the main stream of consciousness and functions as a separate unit, as if belonging to another person.
Webster's New World
The abnormal separation of related ideas, thoughts, or emotions.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Dissociation

Noun

Singular:
dissociation
Plural:
dissociations

Origin of Dissociation

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