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agonistic

adj ag·o·nis·tic \ˌag-ə-ˈnis-tik\

Medical Definition of AGONISTIC

:  of, relating to, or being aggressive or defensive social interaction (as fighting, fleeing, or submitting) between individuals usually of the same species <agonistic behavior>

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