noun
prophylaxis
Prophylaxis (noun) means the prevention of, or the protective treatment for, disease.
noun
1
The prevention of, or the protective treatment for, disease.
2
The cleaning of a patient's teeth.
3
Protective measures against acquiring a sexually transmitted disease.
4
Action that works to prevent some bad outcome.
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Etymology
From Latin, from Ancient Greek πρό (pró, “before”) + φύλαξις (phúlaxis, “a watching, guarding”).
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What is the meaning of prophylaxis?
"prophylaxis" (noun) means the prevention of, or the protective treatment for, disease.
What are the different meanings of prophylaxis?
"prophylaxis" has 3 main meanings: 1. The prevention of, or the protective treatment for, disease; 2. The cleaning of a patient's teeth; 3. Protective measures against acquiring a sexually transmitted disease.