Prophylaxis Definition

prōfə-lăksĭs, prŏfə-
prophylaxes
noun
The prevention of or protection from disease; prophylactic treatment.
Webster's New World
A mechanical cleaning of teeth to remove plaque and tartar.
Webster's New World

(chess) A move or strategy that frustrates an opponent's plan or tactic.

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Noun

Singular:
prophylaxis
Plural:
prophylaxes

Origin of Prophylaxis

  • From Latin, from Ancient Greek πρό (pro, “before") + φυλάξις (phylaxis, “a watching, guarding").

    From Wiktionary

  • New Latin from Greek prophulaktikos prophylactic prophylactic

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Prophylaxis Sentence Examples

  • The prophylaxis is important in order to limit the spread of the parasites.

  • Antifungal prophylaxis with absorbable agents might have an impact on the rate of documented bacteremia in febrile neutropenia.

  • Prophylaxis and treatment of allergic rhinitis including hayfever and that caused by other airborne allergens such as house dust mite and animal dander.

  • Most cases of malaria are in those who failed to take, or comply regularly with, malaria prophylaxis.

  • Other topics discussed include rapid diagnostic tests, counterfeit drugs, seasonal prophylaxis, and vivax malaria.

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Words Starting With

PPRPRO

Words Ending With

SISXIS

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Words Starting With P and Ending With S

Starts With P & Ends With SStarts With PR & Ends With SStarts With P & Ends With IS

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11 Letter Words11 Letter Words Starting With P11 Letter Words Ending With S