pre-exposure prophylaxis en · NOUN
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Meanings
- (uncountable) A form of prevention, usually medication, that is taken before exposure to a pathogen, preventing development of disease after such exposure.
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(especially, uncountable) A form of prevention, usually medication, that is taken before exposure to a pathogen, preventing development of disease after such exposure. ▸ A preventative medical regimen of HIV medicines used to protect against HIV seroconversion after an exposure.
Some doctors will prescribe pre-exposure prophylaxis to sexually active people to prevent them from getting HIV/AIDS.
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prophylaxis · prevention · preventive