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