prophylaxis
pro·phy·lax·is
noun \-ˈlak-səs\ plural pro·phy·lax·es\-ˈlak-ˌsēz\
Definition of PROPHYLAXIS
: measures designed to preserve health (as of an individual or of society) and prevent the spread of disease
Origin of PROPHYLAXIS
New Latin, from Greek prophylaktikos
First Known Use: circa 1842
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