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Definition of prophylactically in English:

‘Drugs like verapamil, divalproex, topiramate, lithium carbonate, methysergide and prednisone are used prophylactically in prevention.’

‘You see, I am one of those people who live prophylactically and sanely and sensibly.’
‘Following recovery from an acute episode they were treated prophylactically with lithium carbonate and followed for a period of two years.’
‘It can be used as needed or prophylactically during times of increased stress that may provoke symptoms.’
‘Low dose aspirin given prophylactically will reduce the chance of developing pre-eclampsia by 15%, with a similar reduction in fetal death.’