prophylaxis
[ proh-fuh-lak-sis, prof-uh- ]
noun
Medicine/Medical.
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.
Origin of prophylaxis
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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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