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prophylaxis

Term: prophylaxis and prophylactic (adj)

Literally meaning:an advance guard”

Origin: Anc Greek
προ-/pro-(= suffix denoting “toward”, in front of”, “precede”, “before”)
+φυλάσσω/philasso(=quard)

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Definition
Prophylaxis is a disease prevention or the measures taken for the prevention of a disease.

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