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Interception vs Prophylaxis - What's the difference?

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Interception is a related term of prophylaxis.


As nouns the difference between interception and prophylaxis

is that interception is an act of intercepting something, the state of being intercepted, or a thing that is intercepted while prophylaxis is (medicine) prevention of, or protective treatment for disease.

interception

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • An act of intercepting something, the state of being intercepted, or a thing that is intercepted.
  • (American football) A passing play where the ball is received by the opposing team.
  • (rugby) a pass that is intercepted by an opposing player.

    • Derived terms

    * (rugby) interception try

    prophylaxis

    English

    (wikipedia prophylaxis)

    Noun

    (prophylaxes)
  • (medicine) Prevention of, or protective treatment for disease.
  • (chess) A move or strategy that frustrates an opponent's plan or tactic.

    • Derived terms

    * prophylactic

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