"age regression" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: age regressions [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} age regression (countable and uncountable, plural age regressions)
  1. Mental reversion to a younger age, used in therapy, as a coping mechanism, or as a manifestation of a psychiatric issue. Wikipedia link: en:age regression Tags: countable, uncountable Synonyms (short): agere Related terms: age regressor
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