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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPsychoprophylaxis
/ˌsaɪ.koʊˌproʊ.fəˈlæk.sɪs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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The prevention of mental or physical disorders or pain through psychological methods, conditioning, or education.
"The childbirth preparation classes focused heavily on psychoprophylaxis to reduce fear and reliance on medication during labor." - 2
A technique of mental training designed to prepare an individual to cope with anticipated stressful or painful medical procedures.
"Psychoprophylactic training helps patients reframe their perception of discomfort through controlled breathing and relaxation."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combining form of the Greek 'psykhē' (meaning mind or soul) and the neo-Latin 'prophylaxis' (meaning prevention of disease), coined in the mid-20th century. The term gained widespread prominence through the Lamaze method of childbirth, emphasizing mental and psychological conditioning to prevent pain and anxiety during labor.
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psychoprophylaxie
Transliteration: /psi.kɔ.pʁɔ.fi.lak.si/
"La psychoprophylaxie obstétricale aide les futures mères à mieux gérer la douleur."
Psychoprophylaxe
Transliteration: /psyçopʁofiˈlaksə/
"Die Psychoprophylaxe bereitet werdende Mütter mental auf die Geburt vor."
psicoprofilassi
Transliteration: /psi.ko.pro.fiˈlas.si/
"La psicoprofilassi ostetrica è utile per ridurre l'ansia durante il parto."
psicoprofilaxis
Transliteration: /psi.ko.pɾo.fiˈlak.sis/
"La psicoprofilaxis obstétrica ayuda a la gestante a afrontar el trabajo de parto."
psicoprofilaxia
Transliteration: /psi.ku.pɾo.fiˈla.ksi.ɐ/
"A psicoprofilaxia obstétrica prepara a grávida para o momento do parto."
मनो-निरोधक चिकित्सा
Transliteration: mano-nirodhak chikitsa
"प्रसव के दौरान दर्द कम करने के लिए मनो-निरोधक तकनीकों का उपयोग किया जाता है।"
心理预防法
Transliteration: xīnlǐ yùfáng fǎ
"心理预防法有助于减轻孕妇在分娩时的焦虑。"
정신예방법
Transliteration: jeongsinyebangbeop
"정신예방법은 출산 시 통증과 불안을 줄이는 데 도움을 줍니다."
精神予防法
Transliteration: seishin yobōhō
"精神予防法は、出産時の痛みや不安を和らげるために用いられます。"
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