adjective
- occurring or administered after exposure to a harmful substance, disease, or condition
Usage: commonly used in medical and public health contexts
Examples
- Postexposure prophylaxis is recommended for healthcare workers after a needlestick injury.
- The doctor prescribed postexposure medication to prevent infection.
- Postexposure testing confirmed that the patient had been exposed to the virus.
- Postexposure protocols were implemented immediately after the chemical spill.
- The clinic offers postexposure rabies vaccination for animal bite victims.