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profilaxis
prophylaxis
prophylaxis
prophylaxis
Profilaxis means prophylaxis and is a direct cognate of the English word prophylaxis0.
noun
  1. prophylaxis
    Preventive treatment or measures to preserve health and prevent the spread of disease
    La vacunación es una forma de profilaxis contra enfermedades infecciosas. // Vaccination is a form of prophylaxis against infectious diseases.