noun

prophylaxis

/ˌproʊfɪˈlæksɪs/ · say it: PRO·fuh·LAK·sis

treatment intended to prevent disease

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1. (noun) medical treatment given to prevent a disease from occurring rather than to cure it after it develops

2. (noun) any action taken to prevent something bad from happening

Examples

1. The doctor recommended prophylaxis with antibiotics before the dental procedure.
2. Good hygiene is an effective prophylaxis against many infections.

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prophylaxis

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