post-exposure prophylaxis
A form of prevention, usually medication, taken after exposure to a pathogen,…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.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)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.
Rape victims should be informed of the option of post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent HIV, in addition to emergency contraception.
Post-exposure prophylaxis may be discontinued if the animal involved is a dog or cat that remains healthy..., WHO expert consultation on rabies: first report
Forms
plural: post-exposure prophylaxes| Singular | post-exposure prophylaxis |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable