phylaxis

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek φύλαξις (phúlaxis, “watching, guarding”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fɪˈlæksɪs/
  • Hyphenation: phy‧lax‧is

Noun

phylaxis (uncountable)

  1. (medicine) Protection against infectious disease.
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