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prophylaxis

Syllabification: (pro·phy·lax·is)
Pronunciation: /ˌprōfəˈlaksəs/
Definition of prophylaxis

noun

  • action taken to prevent disease, especially by specified means or against a specified disease:the treatment and prophylaxis of angina pectoris

Origin:

mid 19th century: modern Latin, from pro-2 'before' + Greek phulaxis 'act of guarding'

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