behavioral immunogen

be·hav·ior·al im·mu·no·gen

(bē-hāv'yŏr-ăl im'yū-nō-jĕn)

Not smoking, getting regular exercise, and maintaining related health-enhancing personal habits and lifestyle of a person that are associated with a decreased risk of physical illness and dysfunction, and with greater longevity.

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