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noun
A form of prevention, usually medication, that is taken before exposure to a pathogen, preventing development of disease after such exposure.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: medicine, sciences
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Synonyms: PrEP
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A form of prevention, usually medication, that is taken before exposure to a pathogen, preventing development of disease after such exposure.
A preventative medical regimen of HIV medicines used to protect against HIV seroconversion after an exposure.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: especially, uncountable
Topics: medicine, sciences
Synonyms: PrEP
Antonyms: none provided
History
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