prophylaxis

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Derived terms 1.2.2 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

From Greek.

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prophylaxis (plural prophylaxes)

1. (medicine) Prevention of, or protective treatment for disease.

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• prophylactic

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