phylaxis

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek φύλαξις (phúlaxis, “watching, guarding”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /fɪˈlæksɪs/
• Hyphenation: phy‧lax‧is

Noun

phylaxis (uncountable)

1. (medicine) Protection against infectious disease.

Related terms

• anaphylaxis
• phylactic