defence mechanism• I note this, and harp on her imperfections, as a defence mechanism.• What appears to be contrary can always be assimilated as evidence of repression, or as a defence mechanism.• Inflammation is another internaldefence mechanism and is a reaction of living tissue to infection, injury and irritants.• And if our defence mechanism is impaired, what other dangers may we not be open to?• Where did she get this automaticshutdowndefence mechanism?• The sea slugs therefore use the defence mechanism of another creature for their own defence.