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prophylactic

[proh-fuh-lak-tik, prof-uh-] / ˌproʊ fəˈlæk tɪk, ˌprɒf ə- /
ADJECTIVE
protective
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Volunteers were divided into two groups: prophylactic arm and therapeutic arm.

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026

It also announced plans to buy Cidara Therapeutics, which is working on antiviral treatments, including a flu prophylactic in Phase 3, for $9.2 billion.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 3, 2026

Third, these policies can serve an important prophylactic function by enabling employers to identify and remedy barriers to equal opportunity that, if allowed to fester, may lead to civil rights law violations.

From Slate • Feb. 10, 2025

"Regarding retention versus prophylactic extraction of asymptomatic wisdom teeth, decision-making should be based on the best evidence combined with clinical experience."

From Salon • May 7, 2024

There are, in addition, however, certain prophylactic measures which will prove valuable in the hands of every good physician.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various




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