prophylactic
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Prophylactic circumcision has become an established medical procedure in many African countries.
From Economist • Jul. 21, 2016
Prophylactic vaccines against well-defined pathogens are a walk in the...”
From Forbes • Aug. 4, 2011
On many Prophylactic toothbrushes has been spread toothpaste made by the Lambert Co.
From Time Magazine Archive
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Last week a merger was announced between Lambert Co. and Prophylactic Brush Co., on terms of one share of Lambert for two of Prophylactic.
From Time Magazine Archive
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Prophylactic Reassurance.—The first point in psychotherapy, then, is to give just as much reassurance as can be given.
From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)
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