Prophylactic
adjective,proʊfə'læktɪk
Adjective
preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
“vaccines are prophylactic”
“a prophylactic drug”
warding off
“the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples”
Similar:Cautionarycapable of preventing conception or impregnation
Similar:AntifertilityContraceptive
Noun
contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
Type of:RemedyTherapeuticCure
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Similar Words
- Antifertility
- Contraceptive
- Cautionary
- Condom
- Rubber
- Safe
- Safety
- Preventative
- Preventive
- Protective
- Healthful
- Prophylaxis