
Prophylaxis

Translation of "prophylaxis" into Russian
prophylaxis
Nounprophylaxis
prophylaxes pl
The doctor emphasized the importance of prophylaxis in preventing diseases.
Доктор подчеркнул важность профилактики в предотвращении заболеваний.
Definitions
prophylaxis
NounAction taken to prevent disease, especially by specified means or against a specified disease.
The doctor recommended a course of antibiotics as a prophylaxis against infection.
In chess, a strategic move or plan made to anticipate and forestall an opponent’s ideas.
Nimzowitsch emphasised prophylaxis, making quiet moves that limited his opponent’s counter-play.
Idioms and phrases
hiv prophylaxis
HIV prophylaxis can significantly reduce the risk of infection.
профилактика ВИЧ
Профилактика ВИЧ может значительно снизить риск заражения.