phylaxis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Protection against infectious disease.

Pronunciation

/fɪˈlæksɪs/ /fəˈlæksɪs/ /fəˈlɛksəs/

Word forms

phylaxis

Etymology

From Ancient Greek φύλαξις (phúlaxis, “watching, guarding”).

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