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Obviation vs Prophylaxis - What's the difference?

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Obviation is a related term of prophylaxis.


As nouns the difference between obviation and prophylaxis

is that obviation is the act of obviating; deterrence or prevention while prophylaxis is (medicine) prevention of, or protective treatment for disease.

obviation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of obviating; deterrence or prevention.

    • Synonyms

    * deterrence, prevention

    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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