prophylaxis
/ˌproʊfəˈlæksɪs/
noun
- Treatment or action taken to prevent disease or infection.
- Dental prophylaxis includes regular cleaning to prevent cavities.
- Antibiotics are sometimes used as prophylaxis before surgery.
- Malaria prophylaxis is recommended for travelers to affected areas.
- Any measure taken to prevent an unwanted outcome.
- The company implemented cybersecurity prophylaxis to avoid data breaches.
- Regular backups are a simple prophylaxis against data loss.
- He saw exercise as a prophylaxis against stress.
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