prophylactically

Adverb

Meaning

prophylactically (comparative more prophylactically, superlative most prophylactically)

Preventively.

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As a result, the factor product used in the study (Bayer's Kogenate) is now labelled for use to prevent bleeds, making it more likely that insurance carriers in the US will reimburse consumers who are prescribed and use this product prophylactically. Source: Internet

For this reason hCG levels may have to be monitored after removal of an ectopic pregnancy to assure their decline, also methotrexate can be given at the time of surgery prophylactically. Source: Internet

Despite Kogenate only recently being "approved" for this use in the US, it and other factor products have been well studied and are often prescribed to treat Haemophilia prophylactically to prevent bleeds, especially joint bleeds. Source: Internet

Typically performed as definitive treatment for appendicitis, although sometimes the appendix is prophylactically removed incidental to another abdominal procedure. Source: Internet

Supplemental L -carnitine is indicated in patients having an acute overdose citation citation and also prophylactically in high risk patients. Source: Internet

This procedure was historically done only prophylactically or with mastectomy for benign disease over fear of increased cancer development in retained areolar ductal tissue. Source: Internet

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