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prep

The correct spelling is prep.

How to pronounce prep

/pɹɛp/
noun

IPA: /pɹɛp/

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The correct spelling is prep. A preventative medical regiment of HIV medicines used to protect against HIV seroconversion after an exposure. For example: "Some doctors will prescribe pre-exposure prophylaxis to promiscuous people that have a hard time controlling themselves or their condom usage to prevent them from getting AIDS."

Usage Examples

Some doctors will prescribe pre-exposure prophylaxis to promiscuous people that have a hard time controlling themselves or their condom usage to prevent them from getting AIDS.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A preventative medical regiment of HIV medicines used to protect against HIV seroconversion after an exposure.
  2. 2.Preparation.
  3. 3.A prep school.
  4. 4.A student or graduate of a prep school, a preppy.
  5. 5.Homework, work set to do outside class time, used widely in public schools and preparatory schools but not state schools.

verb

  1. 1.To prepare.

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