Prophylaxis in medicine means measures taken to prevent, rather than treat, diseases.
Prophylaxis or prophylactic may also refer to:
- Dental prophylaxis
- Dental antibiotic prophylaxis
- A prophylactic or condom
- Prophylaxis (chess)
- Prophylactic rule, in constitutional law
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