prophylactic
/ˌpɹɑfɪˈɫæktɪk/
Intended to prevent disease
“Prophylactic antibiotics were administered before surgery.”
Origin: From Greek prophylaktikos (precautionary), from prophylassein (to guard before), from pro- (before) + phylassein (to guard)
/ˌpɹɑfɪˈɫæktɪk/
Intended to prevent disease
“Prophylactic antibiotics were administered before surgery.”
Origin: From Greek prophylaktikos (precautionary), from prophylassein (to guard before), from pro- (before) + phylassein (to guard)