prophy

English

Etymology

Clipping of prophylaxis.

Noun

prophy (plural prophies)

  1. (informal, dentistry, veterinary medicine) Clipping of prophylaxis (“cleaning and polishing of a patient's teeth”).
    Synonym: dental
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