Psychotherapy directed toward the prevention of emotional disorders and the maintenance of mental health. ... Origin: psycho-+ prophylaxis ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(si″ko-pro″fĭ-lak´sis) a method of prepared childbirth using mental and physical training aimed at preventing pain and modifying the perception of painful sensations associated with normal uncomplicated childbirth; see also Lamaze method. adj., psychoprophylac´tic., adj.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: sī′kō-prō′fi-lak′sis Definitions: 1. Psychotherapy directed toward the prevention of emotional disorders and the maintenance of mental health.
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psychoprophylaxis 1. A natural childbirth technique in which psychological preparation is used to condition the patient and diminish perception of pain.2. Psychotherapy directed toward the prevention of emotional disorders and the maintenance of mental health.
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