Medical Dictionary
defensive
adj de·fen·sive \di-ˈfen(t)-siv, ˈdē-ˌ\
Medical Definition of DEFENSIVE
1
: serving to defend or protect (as the ego) <face-saving is a common defensive reaction—Psychology Today>
2
: devoted to resisting or preventing aggression or attack <defensive behavior>
—de·fen·sive·ly adverb
—de·fen·sive·ness noun
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