pre-exposure prophylaxis

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pre-exposure prophylaxis (uncountable)

  1. (medicine) A form of prevention, usually medication, that is taken before exposure to a pathogen, preventing development of disease after such exposure.
    Synonym: PrEP
    1. (especially) A preventative medical regimen of HIV medicines used to protect against HIV seroconversion after an exposure.
      Some doctors will prescribe pre-exposure prophylaxis to sexually active people to prevent them from getting HIV/AIDS.

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