Definition
derepressions
noun
- plural of derepression; the act or process of removing or lifting a repression, constraint, or inhibition
Usage: technical term used in biology, psychology, and genetics; often refers to the activation of genes or behaviors that were previously suppressed
Examples
- The derepressions of certain genes led to unexpected changes in the organism's development.
- In psychotherapy, derepressions of childhood memories can be both therapeutic and challenging.
- The study examined derepressions of immune responses in treated patients.
- Derepressions of creative expression were observed after the removal of censorship restrictions.
- Genetic derepressions allowed dormant traits to manifest in the population.