Inhibitory
Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈhɪbəˌtɔːriː/
Inhibitory (adj)
- Causing something to slow down or prevent growth, activity, or development.
- Reducing the strength or effect of a process, reaction, or response.
- In the nervous system, making nerve signals less likely to fire.
Inhibitory (adjective)
Examples
- The inhibitory chemical stops growth in the culture.
- This inhibitory treatment stops growth in the cells.