pre-exposure prophylaxis

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PrEP

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A form of prevention, usually medication, that is taken before exposure to a pathogen, preventing development of disease after such exposure.

    不可数 医学
  2. 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.

    不可数 医学

    Some doctors will prescribe pre-exposure prophylaxis to sexually active people to prevent them from getting HIV/AIDS.