prophylaxis
/pɹɔfɪˈlæksɪs/ nom C2En français : prophylaxie
- The prevention of, or the protective treatment for, disease. · The role of statins in prophylaxis for cardiovascular disease is well supported by the medical literature.
- The cleaning of a patient's teeth. · We did his semiannual prophylaxis today, and his teeth and gums were found to be healthy.
- Protective measures against acquiring a sexually transmitted disease.
- Action that works to prevent some bad outcome. · The central bankers viewed these moves as prophylaxis against inflation.
- A move or strategy that frustrates an opponent's plan or tactic.
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