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prophylaxis in Spanish

prophylaxis in Spanish is profilaxis — prophylaxis means treatment or action taken to stop an illness from occurring.

prophylaxis in Spanish

profilaxis
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 Spanish?
"prophylaxis" in Spanish is profilaxis. prophylaxis means: Treatment or action taken to stop an illness from occurring.
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