inhibit
in hi buht
- v to put down by force or authority
- v limit the range or extent of
Contact between the young was inhibited by strict social customs - v limit, block, or decrease the action or function of
inhibit the action of the enzyme
inhibit the rate of a chemical reaction - v control and refrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior
- Polyphenols, according to the latest research, may also inhibit the production of endothelin 1, a peptide that contributes to hardening of the arteries.
- Not only does it promote calcium absorption and bone maintenance, but vitamin D also appears to stimulate the immune system, inhibit cellular proliferation and spur cell .
- If that much tea seems hard to swallow, consider using it is a mouthwash; reports suggest that swishing green tea around the mouth may inhibit cavity-causing bacteria.