Definition Synonyms
Definition of fixation - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
fasteningact of securing something in place
- The fixation of the poster was done with tape.
2.
obsessionstate of being obsessed with something
- Her fixation on cleanliness was well-known among her friends.
3.
eye focusTECH. maintaining gaze on a single pointTECH.
- Fixation on the target improved his shooting accuracy.
4.
tissue preservationTECH. process of preserving biological tissuesTECH.
- Fixation of the sample was necessary for the experiment.
Expressions with fixation
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strong, obsessive focus on one thing or person
His fixation on winning made him ignore everything else.
maintain an intense focus on something
She has a fixation on collecting vintage stamps.
process converting carbon dioxide into organic compounds
Carbon fixation in plants occurs during photosynthesis.
strong emotional attachment to one's mother
His mother fixation affected his romantic relationships.
process where nitrogen in the atmosphere is converted into ammonia
Nitrogen fixation is crucial for replenishing soil nutrients in agriculture..
immune response where antigen-antibody complex inactivates complement
Complement fixation is used in diagnostic tests for infections.
immunological test detecting antibodies by complement binding
The complement fixation reaction confirmed the presence of the virus.
statistical measure of genetic differentiation among populations
The fixation index revealed significant genetic variation between the two populations.
serum procedure using antigen plus complement to identify antibodies or antigen
The doctor ordered a complement fixation test to check for certain infections.
Origin of fixation
Latin, fixus (fixed) + -ation (action)
Terms with fixation included in their meaning
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psychology
psychological fixation or unconscious conflict
mental fixation
become fixated on a particular point or detail
psychology
compulsive fixation on an activity or entity
obsession
have an obsession or fixation with something
fixation
become stuck or fixed in a specific place
mental fixation
fixed idea or obsession
medical
fixation of a body part to promote healing
medical
fixation of a body part for healing
fixation
embed something firmly
mental fixation
fix an idea or feeling deeply in the mind
psychology
obsession or fixation about something
obsession
annoying obsession or fixation
abr: Fixation Index
shows genetic difference between groups or populations
medical
surgical fixation of a displaced uterus
fixation
firmly fixed in a surrounding mass
fixation
causing something to be deeply fixed
dirty fixation
sexual dependency on soiled or filthy items
chemistry
plant protein formed during nitrogen fixation in root nodules
fixation
mental state of being overly focused on something
medical
surgical fixation of a bone fracture using metal devices
biology
transparent structure in chloroplasts for carbon fixation and starch formation
chemistry
plant enzyme catalyzing carbon fixation in photosynthesis
medical
surgical fixation of a tendon to a bone
medical
antibody test for syphilis using complement fixation
Examples of fixation in a sentence
Proper fixation of the wires prevented accidents. His fixation with vintage cars was evident in his collection. The artist's fixation on detail made her paintings unique. Her fixation on the screen was intense. The artist's fixation on detail was remarkable. Proper fixation is crucial for accurate microscopy results.
The tissue underwent fixation before staining.
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- French:fixation, obsession, ...
- German:Befestigung, Besessenheit, ...
- Italian:fissaggio, ossessione, ...
- Spanish:fijación, obsesión, ...
- Portuguese:fixação, conservação, ...
- Chinese:固定, 痴迷, ...
- Japanese:固定, 執着, ...
- Arabic:تَثْبِيت, هَوَس, ...
- Hebrew:קִיבּוּעַ, אוֹבְסֶסְיָה, ...
- Russian:крепление, консервация тканей, ...
- Ukrainian:закріплення, одержимість, ...
- Hindi:स्थिरीकरण, आसक्ति, ...
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