What is another word for prophylaxis?
Pronunciation:
[ pɹˌɒfɪlˈaksɪs], [ pɹˌɒfɪlˈaksɪs], [ p_ɹ_ˌɒ_f_ɪ_l_ˈa_k_s_ɪ_s]
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Synonyms for Prophylaxis:
n.
• act (noun) • cleaning (noun) • Other relevant words: (noun)Other synonyms:
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- anaesthesia,
- acupuncture,
- acupressure,
- alternative medicine,
- aftercare,
- Artificial Feeding,
- artificial insemination,
- aromatherapy,
- analgesia,
- anesthesia.
- preventive medicine,
- prophylactic,
- ensilage,
- internment,
- antifungals,
- expectant treatment,
- Antibiotics,
- treatment,
- tinned goods,
- biocide,
- canned goods,
- heat treatment,
- cover,
- precaution,
- Canning,
- Public Health,
- saloon,
- light treatment,
- avoidance,
- Health Physics,
- taproom,
- tonic treatment,
- shock treatment,
- prophylactics,
- prevent,
- Preventive Dentistry,
- protect,
- active treatment,
- preserver,
- drugget,
- hygienics,
- supporting treatment,
- hygiene,
- protection,
- mental hygiene,
- preventions,
- causal treatment,
- conservative treatment,
- barroom,
- epidemiology,
- hygiastics,
- cake,
- disease prevention,
- cordon sanitaire,
- surgical treatment,
- drug treatment,
- guard against,
- symptomatic treatment,
- rational treatment,
- additive,
- preservative,
- hygiantics,
- Palliative Treatment,
- precautionary,
- measure,
- specific treatment,
- sanitation.
How to use "Prophylaxis" in context?
Prophylaxis is the prevention of disease. It can be done through the use of medications, vaccinations, or other preventive measures. Prophylaxis can also refer to the practice of proactively going out of one's way to avoid an incidence of a particular illness or infection. Regardless of the definition, prophylaxis is an important part of overall health and should be considered when necessary.
Paraphrases for Prophylaxis:
Paraphrases are highlighted according to their relevancy:
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Reverse Entailment
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Noun, singular or mass
Chemoprophylaxis.
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Noun, singular or mass
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Independent
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Noun, singular or mass
infection, precaution.
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Noun, singular or mass
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Other Related
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Adjective
prophylactic.
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Proper noun, singular
prophylactic.
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Noun, singular or mass
prophylactic.
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Verb, base form
prophylactic.
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Adjective
Hyponym for Prophylaxis:
n.
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act
bar, prevention.
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act
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