post-exposure prophylaxes

A form of post-exposure prophylaxis — A form of prevention, usually medication, taken after exposure (or probable exposure) to a pathogen, preventing development of disease after such exposure; especially, as against HIV.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of post-exposure prophylaxis
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