prophylaxis
IPA: prɑfɪɫˈæksɪs
noun
- (medicine) Prevention of, or protective treatment for, disease.
- (chess) A move or strategy that frustrates an opponent's plan or tactic.
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Examples of "prophylaxis" in Sentences
- Quinine was used as a prophylaxis.
- Tetanus prophylaxis may be appropriate.
- Primary and secondary prophylaxis of PCP.
- It is used in prophylaxis against malaria.
- Malaria prophylaxis is the prevention of malaria.
- Prophylaxis needs antenatal, natal and post natal care.
- A. Prophylaxis needs antenatal, natal and post natal care.
- Foravirumab is a monoclonal antibody for the prophylaxis of rabies.
- Rafivirumab is a monoclonal antibody for the prophylaxis of rabies.
- The compounds are useful in the prophylaxis and treatment of gastritis.
- Another beneficial prophylaxis is to take probiotic acididophilus and other lactic fermentation products daily, either in capsules or as yoghurt or in Yakult ™.