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Can Anyone Tell Me What The Word Prophylactic Means?

Can anyone tell me what the word prophylactic means?
Sun, 20 Dec 2009
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Prophylactic means preventative So prophylactic treatment (medication) would mean drugs that are not treating a current symptom or condition, instead they are preventing (hopefully) a new symptom or worsening of existing condition
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Can Anyone Tell Me What The Word Prophylactic Means?

Prophylactic means preventative So prophylactic treatment (medication) would mean drugs that are not treating a current symptom or condition, instead they are preventing (hopefully) a new symptom or worsening of existing condition