prophylactic

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  • February 21. 2013 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    prophylactic noun english

    remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease; "the doctor recommended several preventatives"

  • March 2. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    prophylactic noun english

    contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse

  • March 30. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    prophylactic adjective english

    capable of preventing conception or impregnation; "contraceptive devices and medications"

  • March 30. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    prophylactic adjective english

    warding off; "the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples"- Victor Schultze

  • March 30. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    prophylactic adjective english

    preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease; "preventive medicine"; "vaccines are prophylactic"; "a prophylactic drug"