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How to pronounce prophylaxis in English?

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Type Words
Type of bar, prevention
Derivation prophylactic

Examples of prophylaxis

prophylaxis
A doctor should be consulted to prescribe the correct anti-malarial prophylaxis.
From the au.news.yahoo.com
As a Zambian I can tell you that there are lots of malaria prophylaxis available.
From the economist.com
None of several hundred patients getting antibiotic prophylaxis got an infection.
From the us.cnn.com
Early ring prophylaxis might work in Minneapolis, Toronto, Singapore or Zurich.
From the online.wsj.com
Venous thromboembolism risk and prophylaxis in hospitalised medically ill patients.
From the nature.com
Allergic reactions to long-term benzathine penicillin prophylaxis for rheumatic fever.
From the nature.com
Symbiotic streptomycetes provide antibiotic combination prophylaxis for wasp offspring.
From the sciencedaily.com
The breakthrough utilizes a strategy known as pre-exposure prophylaxis.
From the kentucky.com
This is simpler than pill-a-day prophylaxis, and protects both the women and their babies.
From the economist.com
More examples
  • The prevention of disease
  • Preventive medicine or preventive care refers to measures taken to prevent diseases, (or injuries) rather than curing them or treating their symptoms. ...
  • In the game of chess, prophylaxis (Greek u03C0u03C1u03BFu03C6u03C5u03BBu03B1u03BEu03B9u03C2, "prophylaxis," guarding or preventing beforehand) or a prophylactic move is a move that stops the opponent from taking action in a certain area for fear of some type of reprisal. Prophylactic moves are aimed at not just improving one's position, but preventing the opponent from improving their own...
  • The process of cleaning teeth, which is also known as a prophy.
  • Scaling and polishing procedure performed to remove coronal plaque, calculus and stains.
  • Prophylaxis is something that protects against or prevents disease.
  • Prophy):Simple cleaning of teeth with rubber wheel and dental toothpaste.
  • The removal of calculus (tartar), dental plaque, and stains from the teeth (above the gum line).
  • A teeth cleaning to remove tartar, plaque and stains.