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phylaxis

Pronunciation: /fɪˈlæksɪs/

The English word “phylaxis” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. Protection against infectious disease.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek φύλαξις (phúlaxis, “watching, guarding”).

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