prophylaxis

prophylaxis definition - medical

pro·phy·lax·is (prōˌfə-lăkˈsĭs, prŏfˌə-)

noun pl. pro·phy·lax·es (-lăkˈsēzˌ)
Prevention of or protective treatment for disease.

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