fixation

Noun
  1. An abnormal state in which development has stopped prematurely (synset 114526956)
    is a type of: abnormalcy, abnormality - an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies
    same as: arrested development, infantile fixation, regression
  2. An unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone (synset 105708366)
    is a type of: preoccupation - an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention
    same as: obsession
  3. The activity of fastening something firmly in position (synset 101262862)
    is a type of: attachment, fastening - the act of fastening things together
  4. (histology) the preservation and hardening of a tissue sample to retain as nearly as possible the same relations they had in the living body (synset 100277186)
    referred to in: histology - the branch of biology that studies the microscopic structure of animal or plant tissues
    is a type of: preservation - a process that saves organic substances from decay
    is a part of: plastination - a process involving fixation and dehydration and forced impregnation and hardening of biological tissues; water and lipids are replaced by curable polymers (silicone or epoxy or polyester) that are subsequently hardened
    same as: fixing

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