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epiphylaxis

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ep⋅i⋅phy⋅lax⋅is

[ep-uh-fahy-lak-sis, -fi-]
–noun Medicine/Medical.
reinforcement of the defenses of the body against disease.

Origin:
< NL < Gk epi- epi- + phýlaxis a watching, guarding
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