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prophylaxis

Pronunciation: /ˌprɒfɪˈlaksɪs/

Definition of prophylaxis

noun

[mass noun]
  • treatment given or action taken to prevent disease: [with modifier]:all patients received preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis stroke prophylaxis

Origin:

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

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