CHEMOPROPHYLAXIS


Meaning of CHEMOPROPHYLAXIS in English

n.

Pronunciation: - ˌ pr ō -f ə - ' lak-s ə s also - ˌ prä-f ə -

Function: noun

Date: 1936

: the prevention of infectious disease by the use of chemical agents

– che · mo · pro · phy · lac · tic \ - ' lak-tik \ adjective

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