defense mechanism
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The researchers compared this widespread reaction to a "whole house response," in which a defense mechanism ends up causing more disruption than expected.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026
Inflammation is an essential defense mechanism that protects us from infection and injury.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 19, 2026
For Divon, Pallywood is less a conspiracy theory than a psychological defense mechanism.
From Slate ● May 30, 2025
“It was a defense mechanism because of my past history.”
From Salon ● Apr. 27, 2025
But then my body took over and this primal defense mechanism, said, No, we will not stand for this.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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