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Definition of prophylactically adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

prophylactically

adverb
 
/ˌprɒfəˈlæktɪkli/
 
/ˌprəʊfəˈlæktɪkli/
(medical)
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  1. in a way that is intended to prevent a disease
    • All employees were advised to take antibiotics prophylactically.
alloy
noun
 
 
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