What does "hypoactivate" mean?

To reduce the level of activation or activity of (a process, region, or function), especially in biological or neural contexts.

What is a synonym for "hypoactivate"?

Common synonyms include: downregulate, inhibit.

How do you pronounce "hypoactivate"?

Pronounced //ˌhaɪ.poʊˈæktɪveɪt//.

Hypoactivate

//ˌhaɪ.poʊˈæktɪveɪt// verb

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Definitions

Verb

1
To reduce the level of activation or activity of (a process, region, or function), especially in biological or neural contexts.
"Among the various effects, they hyperactivate, hypoactivate, or inhibite limbic and other circuits, disorganize circuit activity, and interfere with effective functioning of the organism."

Synonyms

All synonyms

downregulate inhibit

Example

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"Among the various effects, they hyperactivate, hypoactivate, or inhibite limbic and other circuits, disorganize circuit activity, and interfere with effective functioning of the organism."

Etymology

hypo- + activate

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