Prophylaxis
Pronunciation : Proph`y*lax"is
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [NL. See Prophylactic.] (Med.)
Definition : Defn: The art of preserving from, or of preventing, disease; the observance of the rules necessary for the preservation of health; preservative or preventive treatment.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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