English Explanatory Dictionary

pre-exposure prophylaxis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of prevention, usually medication, that is taken before exposure to a pathogen, preventing development of disease after such exposure.
  2. A preventative medical regimen of HIV medicines used to protect against HIV seroconversion after an exposure.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

pre-exposure prophylaxis

Synonyms

PrEP
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