How do you spell Prophylaxis?
Correct spelling
prophylaxis
Remember: PRO-PHY-LAX-IS - guarding before illness, like relax with PHY
Why is prophylaxis spelled this way?
From Greek pro (before) + phylaxis (guarding). Preventive treatment — guarding before disease strikes. Same -phylaxis root as anaphylaxis.
Common misspellings of prophylaxis
profilaxisprophilaxisprofylaxisprophylaxsis
Example
The dentist recommended fluoride treatments as prophylaxis against tooth decay.