psychoprophylaxis
Meanings
noun
- A method of preparing women for natural childbirth by means of special breathing, relaxation techniques and psychological conditioning, practiced without anaesthetics.
- The prevention of disease by psychological means.
Word forms
Etymology
From psycho- + prophylaxis.
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