Synonyms for prophy
- noun
Most common
Forms
- Plural
- prophies → dentals, prophylaxes…
Example sentences
- dental The doctor will have to check their dental records.
- prophylaxis Can post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) stop me getting HIV?
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| prophy | steady | |
| dental | falling | |
| prophylaxis | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- dental2
- 11 letters
- prophylaxis
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (dental2 = 2 syllables).