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psychoprophylaxis
[ sahy-koh-proh-fuh-lak-sis, -prof-uh- ]
psychoprophylaxis
/ ˌsaɪkəʊˌprəʊfɪˈlæksɪs /
noun
- a method of preparing women for natural childbirth by means of special breathing and relaxation
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Other Words From
- psy·cho·pro·phy·lac·tic [sahy-koh-proh-f, uh, -, lak, -tik, -prof-, uh, -], adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of psychoprophylaxis1
First recorded in 1955–60; psycho- + prophylaxis
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Example Sentences
The next year, Mrs. Bing joined Karmel in founding the American Society for Psychoprophylaxis in Obstetrics now known as Lamaze International.
From Washington Post
In 1960, Ms. Bing, by then a clinical assistant professor at New York Medical College, and Marjorie Karmel founded the American Society for Psychoprophylaxis in Obstetrics, known today as Lamaze International.
From New York Times
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