Prophylaxis

[,prɒfɪ'læksɪs] or [,profɪ'læksɪs]

Definition

(noun.) the prevention of disease.

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Definition

(n.) 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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