pre-exposure prophylaxis (English, noun)
expansion: pre-exposure prophylaxis (uncountable)
Senses:
topics: medicine
sciences
glosses: A form of prevention, usually medication, that is taken before exposure to a pathogen, preventing development of disease after such exposure.
tags: uncountable
topics: medicine
sciences
glosses: A form of prevention, usually medication, that is taken before exposure to a pathogen, preventing development of disease after such exposure.
A preventative medical regimen of HIV medicines used to protect against HIV seroconversion after an exposure.
tags: especially
uncountable
Forms: