introit
- n a composition of vocal music that is appropriate for opening church services
introitus
- n entrance or opening to a hollow organ or tube (especially the vaginal opening)
the introitus of the vagina
introject
- n (psychoanalysis) parental figures (and their values) that you introjected as a child; the voice of conscience is usually a parent's voice internalized
- v incorporate (attitudes or ideas) into one's personality unconsciously
introjection
- n (psychoanalysis) the internalization of the parent figures and their values; leads to the formation of the superego
- n (psychology) unconscious internalization of aspects of the world (especially aspects of persons) within the self in such a way that the internalized representation takes over the psychological functions of the external objects
intron
- n sequence of a eukaryotic gene's DNA that is not translated into a protein
intropin
- n a monoamine neurotransmitter found in the brain and essential for the normal functioning of the central nervous system; as a drug (trade names Dopastat and Intropin) it is used to treat shock and hypotension
introspection
- n the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
introspectiveness
- n thoughtfulness about your own situation and feelings
introversion
- n the condition of being folded inward or sheathed
- n the folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface
- n (psychology) an introverted disposition; concern with one's own thoughts and feelings
introvert
- n (psychology) a person who tends to shrink from social contacts and to become preoccupied with their own thoughts
- v fold inwards
- v turn inside
He introverted his feelings
intruder
- n someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission