psychoprophylaxis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A method of preparing women for natural childbirth by means of special breathing, relaxation techniques and psychological conditioning, practiced without anaesthetics.
  2. The prevention of disease by psychological means.

Word forms

psychoprophylaxis

Etymology

From psycho- + prophylaxis.

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