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prophylaxis in German

prophylaxis in German is Prophylaxe, Vorbeugung — prophylaxis means treatment or action taken to stop an illness from occurring.

prophylaxis in German

Prophylaxe
noun
(medicine) Prevention of, or protective treatment for, disease.
Vorbeugung
noun
(medicine) Prevention of, or protective treatment for, disease.

What does "prophylaxis" mean?

  1. noun Treatment or action taken to stop an illness from occurring.
  2. noun (dentistry) A professional clean of someone's teeth.
  3. noun Steps taken to avoid catching an infection passed on through sex.
  4. noun Any action taken to stop something bad from happening.
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What is "prophylaxis" in German?
"prophylaxis" in German is Prophylaxe, Vorbeugung. prophylaxis means: Treatment or action taken to stop an illness from occurring.
Are there other ways to say "prophylaxis" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "prophylaxis": Prophylaxe, Vorbeugung.
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