prophylaxes
Disease prevention methods
Prophylaxes is the plural of prophylaxis, a medical term for preventive treatment or measures taken to ward off disease.
The word appears in clinical contexts: Antibiotic prophylaxes are recommended before certain dental procedures.
In dentistry specifically, a prophylaxis is a professional teeth cleaning.
Stopping something before occurring
- antiviralsMedicines that inhibit viruses
- antimalarialsDrugs preventing parasitic fever
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
- immunizationProtective medical injection
preexposure · postexposure · screening · preventive · regimen · medication · antifungals · antiretrovirals
Protective medical injection
- inoculationInjection conferring disease resistance
- shotsSmall poured drinks
- jabsQuick, straight punches
- vaccineDisease prevention injection
booster · doses · antigen · serum · adjuvant · HPV · MMR · Gardasil
Eliminating pathogens from surfaces
- sterilizationComplete elimination of microbes
- handwashingCleaning palms with soap
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- sanitizerAgent that reduces microbes
decontamination · hygiene · cleanliness · soap · germicide · sterile field · autoclave · bleach
Contraceptive barrier device
- glovesHand coverings with fingers
- masksFace-covering disguises
- gogglesSealed protective eyewear
- gownsElegant full-length dresses
PPE · contraception · diaphragm · dental dam · face shield · protective equipment · isolation · quarantine
Removing dirt and mess
- scalingClimbing or resizing
- polishingSmoothing by friction
- flossingInterdental string hygiene
- fluorideNegatively charged halogen ion
sealants · checkup · examination · tartar removal · plaque removal · periodontal · hygienist · bitewing
prevention
Stopping something before occurring
- antiviralsMedicines that inhibit viruses
- antimalarialsDrugs preventing parasitic fever
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
immunization · preexposure · postexposure · screening · preventive · regimen · medication · antifungals · antiretrovirals · PrEP
immunization
Protective medical injection
- inoculationInjection conferring disease resistance
- shotsSmall poured drinks
- jabsQuick, straight punches
vaccine · booster · doses · antigen · serum · adjuvant · HPV · MMR · Gardasil · Pfizer
disinfection
Eliminating pathogens from surfaces
- sterilizationComplete elimination of microbes
- handwashingCleaning palms with soap
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
sanitizer · decontamination · hygiene · cleanliness · soap · germicide · sterile field · autoclave · bleach · alcohol
condoms
Contraceptive barrier device
gowns · PPE · contraception · diaphragm · dental dam · face shield · protective equipment · isolation · quarantine · precaution
cleaning
Removing dirt and mess
fluoride · sealants · checkup · examination · tartar removal · plaque removal · periodontal · hygienist · bitewing · oral care
prophylaxestreatments
Approaches to healing illness
cures · therapies · remedies · palliative care · interventions
prophylaxesexposures
Instances of being revealed
infections · contaminations · risk-taking · neglect · vulnerabilities
prophylaxescures
Remedies that heal
treatments · remediation · healing · eradication · restorations