Definition of PROPHYLAXIS

prophylaxis

Plural: prophylaxes

Noun

  • the prevention of disease
  • Prevention of, or protective treatment for, disease.
  • A move or strategy that frustrates an opponent's plan or tactic.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin, from Ancient Greek πρό (pró, “before”) + φύλαξις (phúlaxis, “a watching, guarding”).

Scrabble Score: 28

prophylaxis: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
prophylaxis: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
prophylaxis: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 29

prophylaxis: valid Words With Friends Word