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prophylaxis

Translations

prophylaxisnoun

prophylaxes

The doctor emphasized the importance of prophylaxis in preventing diseases.

Доктор подчеркнул важность профилактики в предотвращении заболеваний.

Additional translations

профилактическое лечение

Synonyms

prophylaxisnoun

Action taken to prevent disease, especially by specified means or against a specified disease.

The doctor recommended a course of antibiotics as a prophylaxis against infection.

In chess, a strategic move or plan made to anticipate and forestall an opponent’s ideas.

Nimzowitsch emphasised prophylaxis, making quiet moves that limited his opponent’s counter-play.