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Prophilaxis

Definition:

Prophilaxis refers to the preventive measures taken to avoid or minimize the occurrence of a particular disease or medical condition.

Examples:

As a noun:

1. The dentist recommended the use of fluoride mouthwash as a prophilaxis against tooth decay.
2. Vaccination is an essential part of the prophilaxis strategy against viral infections.

As a verb:

1. The primary focus of the healthcare system should be on prophilaxising diseases rather than just treating them.
2. She diligently prophilaxes her plants against pests by regularly applying organic pesticides.

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