prophylaxis
[ proh-fuh-lak-sis, prof-uh- ]
/ ˌproʊ fəˈlæk sɪs, ˌprɒf ə- /
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noun
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- the preventing of disease.
- the prevention of a specific disease, as by studying the biological behavior, transmission, etc., of its causative agent and applying a series of measures against it.
prophylactic treatment, as the cleaning of the teeth by a dentist or dental hygienist.
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British Dictionary definitions for prophylaxis
prophylaxis
/ (ˌprɒfɪˈlæksɪs) /
noun
the prevention of disease or control of its possible spread
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Medical definitions for prophylaxis
prophylaxis
[ prō′fə-lăk′sĭs, prŏf′ə- ]
n. pl. pro•phy•lax•es (-lăk′sēz′)
Prevention of or protective treatment for disease.
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