(prō-fī-lăk′sĭs)
[Pronunciation]
(prō-fĭl-ăks′ĭs)
[Gr. prophylassein, to guard against]
Observance of rules necessary to prevent disease.
oral prophylaxis
postexposure prophylaxis
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