"xenomorphosis" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From xeno- + morphosis, coined by American filmmaker and author Nick Zedd (born 1958). Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|xeno|morphosis}} xeno- + morphosis Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} xenomorphosis (uncountable)
  1. (film studies) A form of cognitive dissonance produced by stimulation that pulls in two opposing directions, such as simultaneous attraction and revulsion. Wikipedia link: Nick Zedd Tags: uncountable
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