synteresis

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Synteresis \Syn`te*re"sis\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? preservation, fr.
   ? to preserve; sy`n with + ? to guard.]
   1. (Med.) Prophylaxis. [Obs.]
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   2. (Metaph.) Conscience viewed as the internal repository of
      the laws of duty. --Whewell.
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