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Prophylaxis

Prophylaxis Meaning & Definition
Prophylaxis Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Prophylaxis?

[n] the prevention of disease

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Prophylaxis In Webster's Dictionary

\Proph`y*lax"is\, n. [NL. See {Prophylactic}.] (Med.) The art of preserving from, or of preventing, disease; the observance of the rules necessary for the preservation of health; preservative or preventive treatment.

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