postexposure

adjective

post·ex·po·sure | \ ˌpōst-ik-ˈspō-zhər

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Definition of postexposure

: occurring after exposure to something (such as a pathogen) postexposure antiretroviral medications postexposure surveillance

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Recent Examples on the Web But if the animal can't be identified or captured, the recommendation is to begin postexposure preventive treatment for rabies. — Caitlin Hillyard, chicagotribune.com, 27 Aug. 2019

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“Postexposure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postexposure. Accessed 3 Aug. 2021.

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postexposure

adjective

post·ex·po·sure | \ -ik-ˈspō-zhər

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Medical Definition of postexposure

: occurring after exposure (as to a virus) postexposure vaccination

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