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noun
A method of preparing women for natural childbirth by means of special breathing, relaxation techniques and psychological conditioning, practiced without anaesthetics.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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Synonyms: Lamaze
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The prevention of disease by psychological means.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete, rare, uncountable
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History
From psycho- + prophylaxis.
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