noun🔗SharePrevention of, or protective treatment for disease."Regular handwashing is a simple but effective prophylaxis against the spread of colds and flu. "medicinediseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA move or strategy that frustrates an opponent's plan or tactic."The chess player's careful pawn move served as a prophylaxis, preventing his opponent from launching a dangerous attack on his king. "actionplanmedicinemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
