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postexposure

adjective
post·​ex·​po·​sure | \ ˌpōst-ik-ˈspō-zhər How to pronounce postexposure (audio) \

Definition of postexposure

: occurring after exposure to something (such as a pathogen) postexposure antiretroviral medications postexposure surveillance
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 But if the animal can't be identified or captured, the recommendation is to begin postexposure preventive treatment for rabies. — Caitlin Hillyard, chicagotribune.com, "A brush with a notorious cat, my rabies education and the big bill that followed," 27 Aug. 2019

First Known Use of postexposure

1906, in the meaning defined above

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postexposure

adjective
post·​ex·​po·​sure | \ -ik-ˈspō-zhər How to pronounce postexposure (audio) \

Medical Definition of postexposure

: occurring after exposure (as to a virus) postexposure vaccination

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