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aversion therapy
noun
Definition of AVERSION THERAPY
: therapy intended to suppress an undesirable habit or behavior (as smoking) by associating the habit or behavior with a noxious or punishing stimulus (as electric shock)
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First Known Use of AVERSION THERAPY
1946
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aversion therapy
noun
Medical Definition of AVERSION THERAPY
: therapy intended to suppress an undesirable habit or behavior (as smoking or overeating) by associating the habit or behavior with a noxious or punishing stimulus (as an electric shock)
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