acathexis

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noun

The loss of the ability to respond emotionally

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Meanings

nounacathexis (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineThe loss of the ability to respond emotionally

Origin

From a- + cathexis.

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APA

acathexis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/acathexis

MLA

“acathexis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/acathexis. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “acathexis,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/acathexis.

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