prophylactic

(noun)

A medicine that preserves or defends against disease; a preventive.

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Examples of prophylactic in the following topics:

  • Preventing Illness

    • Many vaccines are prophylactic vaccines.
  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection

    • A prophylactic medication (not a vaccine) exists for preterm-birth (under 35 weeks gestation) infants, and for infants with a congenital heart defect or bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
  • The Exclusionary Rule

    • This may be considered an example of a prophylactic rule formulated by the judiciary in order to protect a constitutional right.
  • Circumcision

    • In addition, non-therapeutic circumcisions are commonly performed for social, cultural, religious, or prophylactic reasons.
  • Cystic Fibrosis

    • Many CF patients are on one or more antibiotics at all times, even when healthy, to prophylactically suppress infection.
  • Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases

    • Reduction of exposure to pathogens may be recommended, and in many situations prophylactic antibiotics may be advised.
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