Definitions of inhibition:

• noun:   (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires
• noun:   the quality of being inhibited
• noun:   (physiology) the process whereby nerves can retard or prevent the functioning of an organ or part

  Example: "The inhibition of the heart by the vagus nerve"

• noun:   the action of prohibiting or inhibiting or forbidding (or an instance thereof)

  Example: "A medical inhibition of alcoholic beverages"