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prophylaxis

/ˌprɒf.ɪˈlæk.sɪs/

Traduction: Nom désignant la prévention d'une maladie ou les mesures prises pour empêcher l'apparition ou la propagation d'une infection ou d'une affection.

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C1formalcommonmedical/ˌprɒf.ɪˈlæk.sɪs/

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A noun referring to the prevention of disease or the measures taken to prevent the spread or occurrence of illness.

  • 🇫🇷Nom désignant la prévention d'une maladie ou les mesures prises pour empêcher l'apparition ou la propagation d'une infection ou d'une affection.
  1. Disease prevention C1 formal medical

    The medical practice of preventing disease before it occurs, often through vaccination, hygiene, or other protective measures.

    • Dental prophylaxis includes regular brushing and flossing.
    • Malaria prophylaxis is recommended for travelers to tropical regions.
    • The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics as prophylaxis against infection.

    🇫🇷Prévention des maladies

    Synonymes: precautionpreventionpreventive medicineprotection

  • prophylaxes plural form
  • prophylaxes' possessive plural form
  • prophylaxis's possessive singular form