English Explanatory Dictionary

prophylax

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To take measures, using pharmaceuticals or otherwise, to prevent the occurrence of a disease.

Word forms

prophylax prophylaxes prophylaxing prophylaxed
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