Prophylaxis
Pronunciation: /ˈpɹoʊˈfaɪˈɛɫˈæksəs/
Prophylaxis (noun)
- Actions or medicine used to stop a disease from starting or spreading in a person or group.
- A preventive course of treatment given to reduce the chance of infection after risk or exposure.
Examples
- Good hygiene supports disease prevention.
- Vaccination is a key disease prevention strategy.