Prophylaxis
Also called Preventive treatment
PharmacologyInfectious DiseaseFamily MedicineImportant
Action taken or medication administered to prevent the occurrence or development of disease before it manifests.
Korean
예방요법(예방약)
질병이 발현하기 전에 예방하거나 진행을 막기 위해 시행하는 치료나 예방 조치.
French
Prophylaxie
Mesure préventive ou médicament administré pour prévenir l'apparition ou le développement d'une maladie avant qu'elle ne se manifeste.
Word parts
pro-Prefix(Greek/Latin) Before, forwardphylax/oRoot(Greek) Guard, protect