regression

退行、後退

以前の状態に戻ること。より悪い状態や未発達な状態を指すことが多い。

やさしい英語で： A return to an earlier state, often one that is worse or less developed.

• His behaviour showed signs of regression.
• The change represents a regression to earlier methods.
• Doctors noticed a regression in her language skills.

使い方： regression to something (The policy marks a regression to old habits.)

類義語： decline, backsliding

反対語： progress, advance

よく使う表現： regression to something, signs of regression, developmental regression

退縮、縮小

腫瘍や臓器の大きさが小さくなること。

やさしい英語で： A decrease in the size of a tumour or an organ.

• The scan showed tumour regression.
• Regression continued after the treatment ended.
• Doctors reported a regression of the enlarged organ.

使い方： regression of something (The treatment caused regression of the tumour.)

類義語： shrinkage

反対語： growth

よく使う表現： tumour regression, spontaneous regression, regression of something

年齢退行、退行

心の中で、自分の人生の以前の時期に戻る体験。

やさしい英語で： The experience of mentally returning to an earlier time in your life.

• The therapist discussed age regression.
• During regression, she described a childhood memory.
• He felt uneasy after the hypnotic regression session.

よく使う表現： age regression, hypnotic regression, regression therapy