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Pronunciation: /ˌprɑfɪˈlæktɪk/

prophylactic

Definition

In medicine, something that prevents or protects.

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colostomy

type 3 serotonin receptor antagonist

rehabilitation

aprepitant

erythroplakia

triamcinolone

oregovomab

rectovaginal exam

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Centella asiatica/melon extract/vitamins supplement

CYP17/androgen receptor inhibitor ODM 204

monoclonal antibody HeFi-1

Evusheld

dexamethasone acetate, unspecified

therapeutic bacterial strain CJRB-101

pilocarpine hydrochloride

Goodbelly Probiotic

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informative

double heterozygosity

LD

carrier frequency

facies

TDR

splice-site variant

VUS

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