noun as in strong fondness

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Example:During rehabilitation, the patient's abstention from licking the wound was noted to promote faster healing.

Definition:The act of not engaging in licking, either voluntarily or as a response to external conditions.

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Example:Some puppies show avoidance of licking when they are uncomfortable with certain areas being touched.

Definition:A behavior characterized by the deliberate exclusion of licking in a situation where it might otherwise occur.

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