life instinct
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noun
See under death instinct.
Origin of life instinct
First recorded in 1905–10
death instinct
noun
Origin of death instinct
First recorded in 1915–20
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The gradual disappearance of my “life-instinct,” which already began a few years ago, is now more marked, more precise.
Life of Elie Metchnikoff, 1845-1916Olga Metchnikoff
life instinct
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life instinct
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