pre-exposure prophylaxis

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A form of prevention, usually medication, that is taken before exposure to a pathogen, preventing development of disease after such exposure. uncountable
  2. 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. especially,uncountable
    — Some doctors will prescribe pre-exposure prophylaxis to sexually active people to prevent them from getting HIV/AIDS.
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