Definitions from Wiktionary (defense mechanism)

▸ noun:  (psychology) A psychological strategy used unconsciously by people to cope with harmful or stressful situations.
▸ noun:  (evolutionary theory) An automatic reaction of the body against foreign antibodies.
▸ Also see defense_mechanism


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