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| pro·phy·lax·is [ prfə láksiss, pròffə láksiss ] (plural pro·phy·lax·es [ prfə lák sz ]) |
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1. treatment to prevent disease: a treatment that prevents disease or stops it from spreading, e.g. vaccination
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2. removal of plaque and tartar: a dental treatment to remove plaque and tartar from the teeth
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| [Mid-19th century. < modern Latin, "guarding in front of" < Greek pro "in front of" + phulaxis "guarding"] |
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