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1. (n.) prophylaxis
the prevention of disease, as by protective measures.
2. prophylaxis
prophylactic treatment.
Etymology: (1835–45; < NL < Gk prophylak- (see prophylactic ) +-sis -sis)
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1. (noun) prophylaxis
the prevention of disease
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1. (noun) prophylaxis
the art of preserving from, or of preventing, disease; the observance of the rules necessary for the preservation of health; preservative or preventive treatment
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