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Definition of “chemoprophylaxis”

chemoprophylaxis (ˌkɛməʊˌprəʊfəˈlæksɪs Pronunciation for chemoprophylaxis ; -ˌprɒfə-) 

Definitions

noun

  1. the prevention of disease using chemical drugs

Derived Forms

ˌchemoˌprophyˈlactic adjective

Example Sentences Including 'chemoprophylaxis'

Adherence to antimalarial chemoprophylaxis , in addition to adopting measures to avoid being bitten, is essential.
British Medical Journal (2002)

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