Prophylaxis is a term widely used in medicine and dentistry, which are measures to prevent or alleviate diseases. The term prophylaxis is of Greek origin and means precaution, being also used to designate the study of other areas of knowledge.
In medicine, prophylaxis aims to prevent a disease at the population level through various measures ranging from simpler procedures, such as the use of medication, to more complex ones.
A great example of prophylaxis was the creation of the vaccine, which makes the immune system recognize the external elements that can reach it and thus trigger a defense reaction.
dental prophylaxis
In dentistry, prophylaxis is the process of cleaning and preserving teeth to prevent dental diseases from taking hold and making treatment more difficult.
Chess prophylaxis
Prophylaxis is also a term used in chess games to designate a posture where the player takes certain attitudes to avoid your opponent's moves, creating strategies not to turn the target.
