prophylaxis JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ˌprɒfɪˈlæksɪs/ · pro·phy·lax·is
noun
- Prevention of, or protective treatment for disease. The doctor recommended regular prophylaxis to prevent the spread of infection.
- A move or strategy that frustrates an opponent's plan or tactic. The chess player used prophylaxis to block her opponent's potential checkmate.
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Did you know? The concept of prophylaxis has been crucial in public health, with examples including vaccination programs and water treatment plants. The term is also used in fields like sports and military strategy to describe defensive maneuvers.