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avoidance

avoidance Avoidance is a behavior in which a person consciously or unconsciously stays away from, withdraws from, or refuses to face certain situations, activities, or objects.

Avoidance is a behavior in which a person consciously or unconsciously stays away from, withdraws from, or refuses to face certain situations, activities, or objects.

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Drafting source: NCI Thesaurus. Flat export snapshot 2026-10-18. “Avoidance” (C54264).
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