Inhibitory

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈhɪbəˌtɔːriː/

Inhibitory (adj)

  1. Causing something to slow down or prevent growth, activity, or development.
  2. Reducing the strength or effect of a process, reaction, or response.
  3. 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.