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pre-exposure

pre-exposure

6.0
Happening before contact with a harmful chemical or disease
  • adjective
  • /priː ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : preexposición
  • Researchers collected pre-exposure blood samples to compare with results after the experiment.

Examples

  • The doctor recommended a pre-exposure vaccine for travelers visiting high-risk areas.

  • A pre-exposure briefing was held to inform workers about potential chemical hazards.

  • The doctor recommended a pre-exposure vaccine for travelers.

  • Are you aware of the pre-exposure protocols?

  • The doctor recommended a pre-exposure vaccine to protect travelers from diseases in high-risk areas.

  • Before starting the experiment, the team conducted a pre-exposure assessment of the participants' health.

  • Employees attended a pre-exposure training session to learn about safety measures regarding potential hazards.

Synonyms

precautional
vspre-exposure
  • Formal
8.6

Done in advance to prevent harm

used specifically before contact with a substance, disease, or other risk

Surface Forms

pre-exposure positive

Morphology

pre-exposure = exposure (semi-transparent) = pre + expos + ure

The prefix 'pre-' straightforwardly adds the meaning 'before' to the noun 'exposure'.

Etymology

Pre-exposure comes from the part pre- meaning 'before' and exposure meaning 'being in contact with something', as in 'sun exposure'. So a pre-exposure vaccine or briefing is given before you meet a risk to help protect you.