noun (plural prophylaxes) Etymology: New Latin, from Greek prophylaktikos Date: circa 1842 measures designed to preserve health (as of an individual or of society) and prevent the spread of disease
PROPHYLAXIS
Meaning of PROPHYLAXIS in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012