induces
v. C1 Advanced US //ˌɪnˈdusɪz// UK //ɪndjˈuːsɪz// in·duces
v. to cause something to happen or to persuade someone to do something. It is often used when talking about medical treatments or feelings.
v. to succeed in persuading or influencing someone to do something; to bring about or give rise to a specific physical or mental state. Often used in medical contexts to describe the artificial initiation of a biological process.
The medicine induces sleep within thirty minutes.
The doctor decided to use medication that induces labor because the baby was two weeks overdue.
High levels of stress can create a physiological environment that induces chronic inflammation, potentially leading to long-term health complications if left unmanaged.
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object.