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Pronunciation: /ˌprɑfɪˈlæktɪk/

prophylactic

Definition

In medicine, something that prevents or protects.

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palliative care specialist

endocarditis

liposomal

combination therapy

alisertib sodium

iodine I 131-tositumomab

adjunct agent

eribulin mesylate

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Lactobacillus reuteri probiotic tablet

diphenhydramine hydrochloride/dexamethasone/nystatin magic mouthwash

anti-ENPP3/anti-CD3 bispecific antibody XmAb819

soluble corn fiber prebiotic supplement

Camptosar

Activella

EGFR mutant-selective inhibitor TQB3804

Exjade

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disease-causing mutation

hereditary predisposition

pedigree

germline

cutaneous leiomyoma

new mutation

genetic marker

cascade testing

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