noun
prophylaxis
Prophylaxis (noun) means Treatment or action taken to stop an illness from occurring.
noun
1
Treatment or action taken to stop an illness from occurring.
2
(dentistry) A professional clean of someone's teeth.
3
Steps taken to avoid catching an infection passed on through sex.
4
Any action taken to stop something bad from happening.
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Etymology
Comes from Latin, from Ancient Greek πρό (pró, “before”) plus φύλαξις (phúlaxis, “a watching, guarding”).
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What is the meaning of prophylaxis?
"prophylaxis" (noun) means treatment or action taken to stop an illness from occurring.
What are the different meanings of prophylaxis?
"prophylaxis" has 3 main meanings: 1. Treatment or action taken to stop an illness from occurring; 2. (dentistry) A professional clean of someone's teeth; 3. Steps taken to avoid catching an infection passed on through sex.
