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Prophylaxis

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Definition

Prophylaxis is a medical term that means the prevention or control of a disease or condition.

Synonyms & similar words

prevention precaution safeguard defensive preemptive preemptory preclusive preclusive preventive remedial therapeutic preventative protective guarding sheltering preserving conserving sparing watchful cautious

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