Found 2 items, similar to prophylaxis.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: prophylaxis prophylaxis n : the prevention of disease
English → English (gcide) Definition: Prophylaxis Prophylaxis \Proph`y*lax"is\, n. [NL. See Prophylactic.] (Med.) The art of preserving from, or of preventing, disease; the observance of the rules necessary for the preservation of health; preservative or preventive treatment. [1913 Webster]