phylactic

adjective

phy·​lac·​tic fi-ˈlak-tik How to pronounce phylactic (audio)
: serving to protect especially against disease
phylactic treatments

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“Phylactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/phylactic. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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