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a·void·ance [ uh-void-ns ]
Definitions related to avoidance:
  • A conscious or unconscious refusal to encounter situations, activities, or objects; the act or practice of keeping away from or withdrawing from something.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • The act of staying away from people, places, and thoughts that may cause anxiety, pain, or unpleasant feelings. Some types of cancer-related avoidance include refusing to accept a cancer diagnosis or get treatment, and using alcohol or other drugs to forget about having cancer.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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